Simple Apple & Banana Turmeric Porridge
A warm porridge in the morning can be a very healing and warming food, especially for people with food sensitivities. Porridge has become a staple in my breakfast repertoire and since consuming it regularly in the mornings, with a teaspoon of added linseeds, it has really improved my digestive issues. It sets me up nicely for the day, especially in autumn and winter times: it gives you this super-nice; cosy and warm feeling in your belly. Especially for Vata types what's not to like! This porridge is also flavoured with yummy cinnamon. Cinnamon is well torleated by all three doashas, stabilizes blood sugar, reduces blood pressure and its prebiotic properties may improve gut health
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana chopped
- 1 medium apple diced
- 5 tbsp porridge oats gluten-free and soaked overnight
- 1 tsp brown or golden linseeds skip if doing a cleanse soaked overnight
- 1 tsp turmeric powder ground
- 1/2 tsp cinnamom optional
Instructions
- Add the porridge oats and the linseeds (if using) to a heavy bottom sauce-pan and cover in water (just enough water to have everything just about covered)
- Start cooking on medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Add the chopped apple and banana.
- Add the turmeric and the cinnamon (if using).
- Add a pinch of salt and keep cooking for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring frequently, and until the apples are well cooked through.
- Cook until you have reached a nice, creamy consistency. Add a bit more water at the time if the mix starts getting to dry and sticks to the bottom.
- Take off the heat and serve.
Notes
You can sprinkle with some cinnamon and add maple or date syrup when serving to sweeten it up a bit. If not on a cleanse you can also sprinkle with nuts or seeds or try roasted coconut chips.