Main Dishes
My Healthy Breakfast in Under 5-Minutes

Prep
2 minutes
Cook
5 minutes
Yield
1
I know by this point breakfast talk may seem like you’re listening to a broken record, but I promise you this Easy Breakfast recipe is so worth your time! I make this low GI breakfast bowl every morning, and I swear it gives me superpowers and helps me make it through my busy, non-stop day. This easy breakfast is rich in protein from the seeds, and peanut butter, high in carbs, is the best low GI breakfast, and just downright good for you!
Breakfast should take no time to make, and I really mean that. So that is why this low GI breakfast is so amazing. It takes 5-minutes to make. You must be organized though, and have everything prepared! On weekends when Andrew is not working I make him this breakfast (but with honey because he does not like coconut nectar, at all). Andrew typically does not eat a lot in the morning, but for some reason, this breakfast and he really get along.
Why you’ll love this low GI breakfast recipe?
- Well for starters, it’s a low glycemic index breakfast
- It’s so easy-to-make
- Really healthy for you
- It Will fill you up to kickstart your day
What does low GI (glycemic index) mean?
The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how carb-containing foods affect your blood sugar levels. A GI value of 55 or lower is considered to be a low GI breakfast/meal, while 70+ is high. Our bodies breakdown carbs into glucose and insulin pass this over to power our cells. High-GI foods make our blood glucose levels spike and crash.
Some low GI foods are:
- Whole grains
- Fruits
- Dairy products
- Legumes
Looking for other breakfast recipes? Try this bagel sandwich recipe.
How do you make the best low GI breakfast?
- Boil a few cups of water with your kettle. I think I typically need around 2 cups of water for one breakfast, so double or triple as you need
- Add all the ingredients for the oats into a pot, and then cover with boiling water, and let it cook for a few minutes on low heat
- In the meantime mash one banana in the base of your breakfast bowl
- Once your oats are done add your oats to the bowl, then begin adding your toppings
It’s that easy! I really hope you all give this recipe a go. Not just because it is easy but because your body deserves to be nourished, and well taken care of!
Other recipes you’ll love:
- Vegetarian Breakfast Pizza Recipe
- Healthy Breakfast Cookies
- Healthy Granola Bowl
- Vegan Breakfast Burrito
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Low Glycemic Index Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp flax seeds
Toppings:
- 1 banana mashed
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp peanut butter crunchy
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp raw coconut nectar
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- NOTE: I added half a passion fruit to this one
Instructions
- Boil a few cups of water with your kettle. I think I typically need around 2 cups of water for one breakfast, so double or triple as you need.
- Add all the ingredients for the oats into a pot, and then cover with boiling water, and let it cook for a few minutes on low heat.
- In the mean time mash one banana in the base of you breakfast bowl.
- Once your oats are done add your oats to the bowl, then begin adding your toppings.
- NOTE: make sure you cook on low heat to avoid burning/sticking. Make sure you at least cover the "oat mixture" with water, any less will leave you with lumpy oats. Not so fun, trust me I know!
Nutrition
Hi Maria I tried the recipe today and used soy milk instead of almond milk. Enjoyed it thoroughly. A great brekkie to power the morning. Thank you
thank you so much!!
Is the quantity of oats correct? Seems like a very, very large portion of this recipe serves 1.
Thanks,
SAndy
that must have been a glitch! fixed that!
You’re so welcome!! I am so glad you liked it!!!
I cook this oatmeal in the microwave. I put one cup of water in a bowl and microwave for 3 minutes, add one half cup Bob’s Red Mill Old Fashion oatmeal, stir and microwave 30 more seconds. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes..perfect every time…I love it with a little salt and milk!!!
Love, this thank you hun!
Yuuummmmm
Thank you so much!
For some reason, it takes me really long to cook oatmeal just because I always make sure each drop of liquid has evaporated. I’ll try this technique out for a change and see how it turns out!
Hey Sweetie! I know what you mean, I used to be the same way!!! Ya, do! Let me know what you think hunnie!