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Oatmeal: The versatile breakfast we all need in our lives! I was anti-oatmeal until I tried this quick and easy recipe, and it’s sure to become a staple in your go-to breakfast options.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup rolled oats

1 cup water or plant-based milk

1 whole ripe banana, mashed

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon almond butter

Pinch of salt

Cinnamon to taste

1 cup blueberries

Honey or sweetener of choice to taste

Instructions:

Combine the oats and liquid of choice in a saucepan.

Add the mashed banana, chia seeds, almond butter, salt and cinnamon.

Mix ingredients and then turn the stovetop to medium heat.

While the oatmeal is cooking, take a cup of blueberries and put them in a small bowl.

Sprinkle the blueberries with cinnamon, a pinch of salt and a bit of honey or other sweetener.

Microwave until berries have a syrup- or compote-like consistency.

Take the oatmeal off the heat and put it into a bowl.

Top with the stewed blueberries and enjoy!