Porridge is a great breakfast to eat if you’re trying to heal your skin. You can add any fruit, nuts and seeds to give your body a big dose of vitamins, minerals and fibre first thing in the morning.
Porridge oats make an easy and versatile breakfast any time of year. If it’s warming up where you are but you’re not quite ready to switch from hot porridge to cool bircher for breakfast, why not try this porridge. It’s still served hot but with some cooling greek yogurt, banana slices and flaked almonds.
Oats have anti-inflammatory properties and the fibre they contain will help to keep your digestive system working and your insides healthy. Oats and bananas are prebiotic meaning they feed the good bacteria in your gut and we know that a healthy gut is important for healthy skin.
Due to their slow release of energy, oats also keep your blood sugar levels stable and keep you fuller for longer making it less likely you’ll reach for those unhealthy snacks between meals.
Ingredients
40g rolled porridge oats
250ml almond milk
1 tbsp greek yogurt
1 banana, sliced
1 tbsp flaked almonds
Honey
Serves 1
Directions
Add the oats and milk to a pan. Place on a medium heat for 4 -5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the porridge is thick and creamy.
Add the greek yogurt, sliced banana, flaked almonds and a drizzle of honey to serve.
You can substitute the greek yogurt for a good quality dairy-free yogurt if you like.
Variations: to make this even nuttier, stir a tablespoon of almond butter into the oats and milk whilst cooking.
Enjoy experimenting with different fruit, nuts and seeds combinations. Try adding cinnamon and raisins whilst cooking then mixing in grated apple just before you serve or red berries, pumpkin seeds and honey. My most recent favourite is poached pear and walnut porridge with cinnamon.
Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables is one of the best things you can do for your skin.