This is one of my favorite Queen of Quick Oatmeal recipes! Having warm foods for breakfast is a great way to begin your day, especially in the long stretches of winter. Eating breakfast between 7-11 a.m. is ideal, as that timeframe is when your spleen and stomach energy are at peak functionality.

It’s best to balance carbohydrates with protein in order to maintain blood sugar and energy levels. Too much carbohydrate and/or sugar will cause a rise in insulin and then a blood sugar drop will make you feel tired (and irritable!) after eating. Think about how you feel with a cold Danish or sugary muffin for breakfast as opposed to hearty eggs or oatmeal.

You’ll see I cook with a lot of oatmeal. It’s one of those foods that’s just good for you on many levels! I also love using bananas in sweeter recipes – check out the healthy eastern and western benefits of bananas below. If you’re looking for an even quicker option, try my overnight oats!

East Meets West Nutrition Info for Bananas

Chinese Nutrition

Sweet flavor.
Cooling effect on the body.
Support the spleen and stomach by clearing heat and moistening the intestines.
Beneficial for digestion and treating constipation. ⁠

Western Nutrition

Contain potassium and vitamins B6 and C along with several healthy antioxidants (dopamine and catechin).
Roughly 90 calories
1g protein, 23g carbs and 2.6g fiber.
Help support healthy heart and digestion⁠.