Mmmmmmmm, a warm bowl of cinnamon oatmeal topped with banana and walnuts makes for the perfect DASH diet zero sodium start to your day. Loaded with potassium this heart-healthy breakfast leaves all of your daily recommended 1500mg of sodium for lunch and dinner. Any If you're like me and have a salty-tooth, saving those 1500mg for later in the day makes planning for a delicious dinner a lot more fun!
This super simple recipes takes 5 mins tops and uses my favorite whole grain quick cooking oats. Add a potassium-rich punch with banana slices and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts for a crunchy bite and some heart healthy fat.
Ingredients:
1 Cup water
1/2 Cup Organic Quick Cooking Rolled Oats - Whole Grain
1 banana (medium, sliced)
1 Tablespoon walnuts
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparing this recipe:
Bring water to a boil in a small sauce pan. Stir in oats and reduce heat to low. Stir in ground cinnamon and stir to combine. Let oatmeal cook for 3 minutes. Turn off heat and cover for 2 minutes with slicing banana. Serve in your favorite bowl, finishing with banana and walnuts. Enjoy!
Nutritional facts:
Cal 321, Total Fat 8g, Sat Fat 1g, Sodium 1g, Carbs 59g, Sugars 14g, Fiber 7g, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 7g, Potassium 621mg