Mornings are so important – they really do set the tone for your entire day. It’s your time to start anew and to start fresh and what you put in your belly first thing has a big impact on your mood and energy levels. I’m definitely a morning person with productivity peeking during the first part of the day so I need my breakfasts to be wholesome, filling and super tasty.
Oatmeal is often a go-to staple and I love discovering new toppings or twists that can elevate it even more. Turmeric with its many health benefits is definitely having a moment right now and I was intrigued to try it in something other than a latte. When I stumbled upon this ‘Mango and Turmeric’ breakfast bowl in a recent edition of Livingetc magazine, I knew I had to try it.
Turmeric has a very particular taste, more on the savory side, so the addition of cinnamon in here really helps to balance the flavors and create a warming spice blend perfect for those still coolish mornings.
Add any type of milk you like: oat, almond, coconut, etc. and a little bit of maple syrup for natural sweetness and simply cook over the stove for a few minutes until tender.
Top with sweet mangoes and chopped nuts (I love the macadamia here – make it looks so tropical!) or any fruits and nuts combo you like, be creative!
Not only does it look good, it tastes heavenly. It’s creamy, not too sweet and it’ll gently warm you up from the inside, not forgetting the healthy boost you’ll get from all these super ingredients. I keep making it over and over, two to four batches at a time as it reheats pretty well and is such a great, quick and healthy breakfast to start your day with.
| Cook Time: | 5 min |
| Total Time: | 15 min |
| Category: | Breakfast |
| Yield: | Serves 2 |
2. Place the pan over medium heat and slowly bring to a steady simmer, then simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the oats are tender and cooked, remove from the heat and add the lemon juice.
3. Stir to combine, then divide between two breakfast bowls.
4. To serve, top the oatmeal with the mango wedges and a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
480ml oat milk or milk of your choice
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 mango, peeled, stoned and cut into long wedges
5-6 macadamia nuts or nuts of your choice, roughly chopped
