Amazing Grain-Free AIP Oatmeal Four Ways

Amazing Grain-Free Oatmeal Four Ways (AIP)

I am continuously amazed by what executive chef Ann is able to pull off. When we made the recipe for AIP Shrimp and Grits we thought that the "grits" prepared differently could be a great breakfast item. One of my favorite comfort food breakfasts is oatmeal and, surprisingly, plantains is the perfect AIP version of the warm breakfast dish.

GRAIN-FREE AIP OATMEAL FOUR WAYS

INGREDIENTS

• 2 green plantains
• 4 cups coconut milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut the peels off the plantains and cut the plantains into chunks.
2. Place chunks into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until rice sized grains are formed. Remove to a bowl.
3. In a sauté pan, add the plantain grains and 3 cups of coconut milk.
4. Simmer over low, stirring continually until it thickens, then add the last cup of milk.

MAPLE-BROWN SUGAR

1. Add ¼ cup maple syrup and 2 T. coconut sugar and stir into finished oatmeal.

BLUEBERRY

1. In a saucepan, bring half a cup of water and half a cup of honey to a simmer. Add 1 tsp. lemon zest, 2 tsp. lemon juice, and add two cups of fresh or frozen blueberries. Simmer 3-5 minutes until blueberries begin to burst.
2. Serve this compote over the oatmeal.

BANANAS FOSTER (STAFF FAVORITE)

1. In a sauté pan, add 1 T. coconut oil, 1 sliced banana, 1 tsp. vanilla and 2 T. coconut sugar.
2. Stir until bubbly and sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Serve over oatmeal.

APPLES & CINNAMON

1. 1 granny smith apple, peeled and diced, in a sauté pan with 2 T. coconut oil, 2 teaspoons of honey, ½ tsp. cinnamon. Sauté until apples are tender.
2. Serve over oatmeal.

So many choices of delicious toppings for your "Oatmeal". The Cinnamon Apples are good. I love blueberries so they were really good. But the Banana's Foster, WOW. They were the favorite here in the POTG test kitchen. If you only want to make one topping, make the Banana's Foster! Let us know how you like it.