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My Favourite Oatmeal Substitute

February 16, 2017 by Carolyn Coffin

So many people I know love to eat oatmeal for breakfast. Heck, I used to love eating oatmeal for breakfast!

It’s quick.

It’s easy.

It’s delicious.

And its fiber content and cholesterol-lowering properties have earned it a reputation for being one of the healthiest and most virtuous of breakfast choices amongst modern health-conscious eaters.

I’m not saying oatmeal is a bad choice – especially if you’re a high calorie burner or athlete – but from a nutrient-density and insulin-stimulating standpoint, there are better options. (Like bacon and eggs with a side of sweet potatoes and avocado. Mmm!)

Here’s what I’ve noticed. The oatmeal-loving breakfast crowd doesn’t abandon their morning bowl of mush at the drop of a hat just because some so-called expert hit them with a bunch of nutrition facts.

Imagine This

Imagine if you could re-create a morning bowl of mush that has the same look and feel of regular oatmeal but even more nutrients and virtually zero insulin-stimulating properties? Imagine this magical bowl of mush has the same great taste but keeps you satisfied far longer.

Primal Porridge
It has the same look and feel as regular oatmeal but without the oats!

Enter … Primal Porridge. It’s like oatmeal without the oats. It’s no-oatmeal. It’s notemeal?

Primal Porridge is a delicious oatmeal substitute made out of nuts, seeds, and banana. It can be prepped in the same amount of time as regular oatmeal (even less if you make a big batch of dry mix in advance!). And the same standard toppings work well — such as berries, shredded coconut, chopped apple, nuts, and raisins. With all of this natural sweetness, I’d recommended skipping the brown sugar.

If you give Primal Porridge a try, I’d love to hear from you. Did you enjoy the taste? How long did it keep you full? What toppings did you use? Leave me a comment below, and let’s spread the real-food-lover’s porridge recipe far and wide.

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Comments

  1. Pam McLaren says

    February 17, 2017 at 7:48 am

    Sounds so yummy, filling and nutritious!!

    Reply
    • Carolyn Coffin says

      February 17, 2017 at 9:55 am

      It’s definitely a favourite of mine, and the kids love it as well (bonus!).

      Reply

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