Beetroot Banana Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/2 cup grated raw beetroot
• 2 ripe bananas (one for the oatmeal and one for topping)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave syrup (optional)
• Additional banana slices for topping
• Fresh berries (like blueberries or strawberries)
• Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts)
• Seeds (pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds)
• Nut butter (like almond butter or peanut butter)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, almond milk, grated beetroot, ground cinnamon, and chia seeds. Stir well.
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the oats are soft and thickened.
3. While the oatmeal is cooking, mash one ripe banana in a small bowl. Once the oatmeal is cooked, stir in the mashed banana and maple syrup.
4. Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and top with additional banana slices, fresh berries, chopped nuts, seeds, and nut butter. Serve immediately.

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