Turmeric Spiced Oats with Banana & Almonds

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Recipe is contributed by Ms Alyssa Chee, former Dietitian at Singapore Heart Foundation

 

This easy-to-make and filling breakfast uses spices to give the oats a flavourful kick. Turmeric is said to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are beneficial for the body.

 

Serves: 4

 

Ingredients

 

• Rolled oats, 1½ cups
• Low fat milk, 2 cups
• Water, 1 cup
• Cinnamon powder, 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder, ½ tsp
• Ginger, grated, 2 tsp
• Medium bananas, sliced, 2
• Honey (Optional), 1 tbsp
• Low fat plain yoghurt, ½ cup
• Unsalted baked almonds, chopped, 2 tbsp

 

Method

 

• Combine oats, milk, cinnamon powder, turmeric powder, grated ginger and water in a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until oats are soft and creamy. Stir occasionally.
• Divide cooked oats into 4 serving bowls and top with banana slices, honey, low fat yoghurt and almonds.
• Serve warm or chilled.
• Nutrients per Serving
• Energy: 280 kcal
• Protein: 11g
• Total Fat (Saturated fat): 7g (3g)
• Cholesterol: 7mg
• Carbohydrate: 44g
• Sodium: 44mg
• Dietary Fibre: 5g

 

Source: Singapore Heart Foundation. Reproduced with permission.

 

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