A delicious warming bowl of oatmeal with creamy tahini, naturally sweetened with cinnamon, caramelised bananas, all topped off with crunchy almonds, cacao, and maple syrup.
Sometimes you need a big warm comforting breakfast that brightens you up on a dreary day and this bowl of oatmeal is certainly that.
Somewhere in between comfort food, nourishing, and a treat - sounds good to me!
After last week's polar blast it is still pretty chilly and a nourishing warm cheery breakfast is just what I need!
I have lost my mojo lately for exercise, I am sure I am not alone in this when it is cold.
After noticing a definite dip in my mood lately due to some external factors and some just plain old winter blues I decided to make my state of mind and wellness a priority and put some positive things in place to try and help.
Eating nourishing foods and exercising were top of my list. This included trying to get out for a walk every time it is not raining (unfortunately there have not been many days where it has NOT been raining lately!) and making a concerted effort to do some yoga most days.
This does mean setting my alarm to try and get up before my toddler (which isn't always possible if he wakes up at 5 ish as I cannot bring myself to set my alarm to 4.30!) .......or doing broken bits of exercise with him climbing all over me.
Not exactly the zen moments I would like but I am pleased to say my efforts have helped, after committing to my new routine I feel better, have more energy, and am in a better state of mind.
Tahini is a middle eastern spread made from ground sesame seeds that is deliciously creamy, it is slightly bitter and is often found in savoury dishes but can also be the perfect complement to sweet dishes.
Adding some tahini to your oatmeal gives it a deliciously creamy texture which goes nicely with the gentle sweetness of the cinnamon, bananas, and maple syrup.
For other healthy breakfast ideas, you may like:
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Poached Egg, Avocado & Pesto,
Strawberry and Banana Chia Pudding
Baked Eggs with Crispy Kale, Capsicum & Pumpkin Seeds.
I hope you enjoy this recipe for Tahini Oatmeal. Please let me know how you got on in the comments below and leave a star rating, I love hearing from you!
For more tasty recipes and to see what I’ve been getting up to you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest.
Have a lovely week!
Hope
Love Food Nourish Nutrition Tips
- Tahini is a good dairy-free source of calcium (1), so is a great food to include in your diet if you have a dairy allergy or dairy intolerance. It also is a good source of healthy fat and protein.
- Oats are a source of b vitamins and minerals silicon, calcium, iron, potassium, and phosphorous. They are also rich in a type of fibre called beta-glucan which is thought to lower cholesterol levels (2).
- For optimal digestibility oats ideally should be soaked the night before to remove the anti-nutrients and phytates that can interfere with mineral absorption.
Tahini Oatmeal with Caramelised Bananas
Ingredients
Oatmeal
- 1 cup rolled oats*
- 1.5 cups almond milk or your favourite nut milk
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Topping
- 2 bananas medium, sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon almonds chopped
- ½ teaspoon raw cacao powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan add the rolled oats, nut milk and cinnamon. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer, stirring periodically. Simmer for 5 -10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the oatmeal is the consistency you desire. Add the tahini and stir through the oatmeal. Spoon the oatmeal into 2 bowls. If the oatmeal is too thick for you add more water until it reaches the consistency you desire
- While the oatmeal is cooking cook the caramelised bananas. In a medium frying pan or skillet using a medium heat melt the coconut oil, then add the maple syrup to the pan. place the bananas in the pan. Cook for about 1 minute on each side until the bananas are caramelised. Remove the bananas from the pan and place on top of the oatmeal.
- Add the chopped almonds to the same frying pan on a medium heat and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Remove from the pan and add to oatmeal.
- Sprinkle with raw cacao powder, more maple syrup and milk if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrtition Information
This nutritional information is an estimate only and is provided as a courtesy to readers. It was auto-generated based on serving size, number of servings, and typical information for the ingredients listed in the recipe card. Please feel free to use your preferred nutrition calculator. Please consult your doctor about any specific dietary requirements.
Jill says
I've never thought about putting tahini in oatmeal. Sounds good and the caramelized bananas look amazing!
Hope Pearce says
Thanks Jill! The tahini does give the oatmeal a nice creaminess 🙂
Debra C. says
Oh my goodness what a delicious way to start the day, can you pass a bowl over here? Sounds just amazing!
Hope Pearce says
Thanks so much Debra! 🙂
Ginny McMeans says
I love the idea of tahini in my oatmeal. Very very nice recipe too.
Hope Pearce says
Thank you Ginny 🙂
Camilla Hawkins says
Oh my this looks like my idea of breakfast or dessert heaven:-)
Hope Pearce says
Thanks Camilla! 🙂
Calleigh - TheForkBite says
Looks like a real treat 🙂 and the caramelized bananas sealed the deal.
Hope Pearce says
Thanks Calleigh - yes the bananas are so good! 🙂
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says
Wow!! I would love this for breakfast!! And the caramelized bananas make it perfect for dessert too 🙂
Hope Pearce says
Thanks Deepika, yes the caramelised bananas do make it taste like a treat! 🙂
Joni Gomes says
Hot bananas are soooo good! Love the addition of tahini, so clever!
Hope Pearce says
Thanks so much Joni 🙂
Holley @ThePrimalDesire says
Tahini and caramelized bananas!!! Whoa, heck yes, I never would have thought of this combo!!
Hope Pearce says
They surprisingly make a really good combo! 🙂
Yang says
I have never tried adding toppings in oatmeals! But I love tahini and banana.. These sound like a good combo!
Hope Pearce says
Thanks Yang, toppings can really take oatmeal to the next level!:)