Jun 3rd

Mock Oatmeal

Cook Time: 5 minutes | Serves: 3-4

Kind of like mock oatmeal, porridge can serve as a great breakfast option. I used bananas and wild rice this time, though you could use brown rice and apples or pears too. Experiment with different grains and fruit, adding, if desired, a tbsp of coconut oil too! Be creative!

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups rice, cooked
  • 2 bananas
  • ~2 cups water
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp raw honey

Directions:

  1. Heat rice and water in a small pot, stirring well, until rice absorbs water and gets mushy - about 3 minutes.
  2. Add bananas in chunks and mash up in the porridge to incorporate.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in honey and cinnamon.
  4. Divide into bowl and top with chopped walnuts.

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