A hearty breakfast...

Recently I have been on an oatmeal kick, usually I will start my day with an egg and toast - however, my hubby and I recently moved (to a new country!) and have a temporary home, which is lacking in many of our usual amenities, such as a toaster and a good egg pan... As a good egg pan is vital for a great fried egg and un-toasted bread just doesn't really work with said egg, I have had to figure out a new go-to breakfast: enter oatmeal.   My mum has been telling us that she eats oatmeal everyday, so we decided to try it out and yes it is quite nice! Oatmeal is a lot like tofu, in that it is pretty bland on its own, but with some dressings and toppings it can be really delicious, wholesome and healthy!

Oatmeal itself is a great source of fiber, with 4g of fiber per cup of cooked oats. (U.K. government recommends an adult over the age of 17 consume 30g of fiber a day). Fiber is essential for a healthy gut, it keeps you regular, helps regulate blood sugar, helps to maintain a healthy weight, can reduce the risk of bowel cancer, and increase healthy bacteria within the gut - among other things!

On top of my morning oatmeal I have been putting about a tablespoon of good quality, no sugar peanut butter. Peanut butter (if good quality and not all sugar and added fats) is actually quite good for you! It gives you healthy fats, protein and fiber. On average, a good peanut butter will have nearly 2g of fiber per 2tbsp.  Added to this a sliced banana or apple. A small banana has over 2.5g of fiber in it! It is high in potassium, B6, and carbs. It is also a decent source of vitamin C.   While an apple has over 3.5g of fiber per small apple!

One of the other favorites here, are added raisins into our oatmeal. Raisins are super healthy, high in fiber, potassium, and antioxidants! To top it off I will drizzle a little raw honey on top for a little added sweetness and bam, you have a delicious, low-cost, high-fiber and healthy breakfast that will keep you going to lunchtime!