Quick and Easy Breakfast : Gluten Free Banana Oats

Gluten Free Banana Oats

Ingredients :
Gluten Free Oats : 1 Cup
Ripe Bananas : 3
2% Milk : 2 Cups
Egg Whites : 2
Vanilla Flavor : 1 Tbsp
Coconut Sugar : 2 Tbsp
Cinnamon Powder: 1 Tsp
Baking Powder : 1 Tsp

Cooking Time : 30 Minutes

Method : Mix all the dry ingredients (oats, baking powder, cinnamon powder, and 1 tbsp coconut sugar ) in a bowl. In a different bowl, mash 2 bananas, mix egg whites and beat the mixture until mixed well. Put 2 cups of milk and vanilla flavor in the banana mixture, mix well. Preheat the oven at 375 degree F. Mix both dry and wet mixtures. Grease butter paper or baking sheet with some butter and place it over the baking tray. Cut the banana into slices and place some of them on the butter sheet, pour the oatmeal mixture on top of the banana pieces. Put the remaining banana pieces over the mixture and bake the mixture for 25 minutes. Once done, take out the oatmeal from the oven and let it cool. Sprinkle the remaining coconut sugar on oatmeal before serving.

Healthy Alternatives : Coconut Sugar and Gluten Free Oatmeal 

Tip : For those of you, who want fewer calories and more nutrition instead of using regular oatmeal use gluten free version. Gluten is a protein found particularly in wheat, barley, rye and commercial oats, that gives elasticity to the dough. Naturally oats do not contain gluten  but they may be rolled in the same facility as wheat, rye or barley so may get contaminated with gluten. I am not a fan of gluten, in my experience it is hard to digest and may cause bloating. Switching to gluten free diet for few days will let you know the difference.

In the above recipe banana will provide natural sweetening, but those of you with sweet tooth, try using coconut sugar as a healthy alternative to the cane sugar. It is derived from sap of cut flower buds of coconut palm tree and has caramelized texture. The coconut sugar has same number of calories per serving, but it is unrefined, rich in mineral content and has low glycemic index. Try this recipe out and let me know your feedback, trust me it tastes really good.

Organic Zucchini Grill

Organic Zucchini Grill 

Ingredients :
Large Organic Zucchini :1
Sea Salt : To taste
Lemon, Cayenne Pepper or Chipotle Grill Pepper Seasoning : To Taste
Olive Oil : 2 Table Spoon

Cook Time: 15 to 20 Minutes

Method :
Wash and cut zucchini into round pieces and brush them with olive oil. High heat the grill, and put the cut pieces onto it. Once the pieces start getting brown, turn the other side, cook until all the water is evaporated. Once the water evaporates, turn the heat to the lowest, let it dry further. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until little crisp and take them off the grill onto a plate. Season with salt and lemon, cayenne pepper seasoning or any seasoning of your choice.