Let’s face it, the weather has turned and although it’s still technically autumn, we are all very aware that winter is fast approaching. One of the best things about the colder months (in our opinion!) is being able to enjoy a warming bowl of porridge every morning. Oats make the perfect breakfast option as they are delicious, filling, versatile and nutritious.
They are packed with a type of dietary fibre called beta-glucan which is known to help lower levels of bad cholesterol in your body and contain a number of important minerals such as manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc.Cinnamon works great in pretty much any oat situation as it has a naturally sweet taste. It is also high in antioxidants and contains anti-inflammatory properties, making it the perfect addition to your winter breakfasts.
You could also try adding nutmeg, ginger powder or any chai spices to warm up your insides.
Adding a tablespoon of ground flaxseed to your porridge each morning can be a great way of amping up the nutritional benefits of your breakfast. Flaxseed is extremely rich source of omega 3 fatty acids (good fats!) and is also very high in both soluble and insoluble fibre which is known to support colon detoxification.
Maca is known to be energising and revitalising making it an amazing addition to your morning oats. It has also been used to balance hormones and reduce menstrual and menopausal symptoms for centuries. Just add one teaspoon each morning and let it work it’s magic!
Adding some fruit to your oats before cooking will make it super creamy and sweet and will boost the vitamin content. Try mashed banana, grated apple, pear or carrot, pumpkin puree or berries.
We have all heard about the incredible benefits of quinoa over the last few years, it’s high in protein, fibre and countless other nutrients (read more about quinoa here) making it a must have in your daily diet. The easiest way to consume this nutritious superfood is by adding a tablespoon of an optimised quinoa powder to your oats. The optimisation process helps to break down the starch and fibre bonds, releasing the array of nutrients ready for absorption and digestion.
The Matakana Superfoods Organic Optimised Instant Quinoa Powder was found inside every May Delight Box. This is the perfect powder to add into your morning oats, providing a distinctly nutty flavour, loads of nutrients and of course it’s organic! The May Delight Box sold out super fast so if you missed out, you can purchase the Instant Quinoa Powder here.
