Tiger Nut “NOatmeal” (Nut & Grain Free, Paleo)
Tiger Nut “NOatmeal” is a delicious nut & grain free version of oatmeal. This nutrient-packed breakfast is the perfect way to start your day!
Despite what the name might have you believe, tiger nuts are not actually nuts, but rather small tubers.
They’re rich in a variety of nutrients and have been linked to several health benefits — including improvements in gut health.
Here are a couple of ways tiger nuts can support gut health …
FIBER
Tiger nuts are high in insoluble fiber, which passes through your gut without being digested. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to your poop and helps food move through your gut easily, reducing the likelihood of constipation.
In addition, insoluble fiber captures toxins, waste, fat and cholesterol particles and expels them from your system.
Tiger nuts contain more fiber per serving than many other recommended high-fiber foods, like quinoa or chia seeds. One serving of tiger nuts contains 10 grams of fiber, providing you with almost half of your daily requirement.
RESISTANCE STARCH
Tiger nuts contain resistant starch, a type of prebiotic fiber that can feed the friendly bacteria in your gut, helping your digestion run smoothly.
It’s a good idea to introduce resistant starch prebiotics into your diet gradually. This can help you avoid any temporary gas or bloating you could experience otherwise.
What you need for Tiger Nut “NOatmeal”
- Tiger nuts
- Cacao nibs
- Cinnamon
- Eggs
- Coconut milk
- Banana
- Coconut manna
Want more tiger nut recipes? You’re going to love these …
- Energy Bites
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Lemon Cheesecake Bars
- Matcha Protein Balls (with tiger nuts)
- Healthy Trail Mix (with tiger nuts)
Tiger Nut “NOatmeal”
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tiger nuts, soaked overnight
- 2 tbsp cacao nibs
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 pastured eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 banana
- 2 tbsp coconut manna (for nut free "NOatmeal"), or nut butter of choice
Optional toppings:
- Fresh fruit, cacao nibs, shredded coconut
Instructions
- Add drained tiger nuts, cacao nibs and cinnamon into food processor and process until everything is finely ground. Tigernuts may take a bit of time to break down, so just run the processor until you get the right consistency.
- In one bowl beat eggs and milk together.
- In another bowl, mash banana and coconut manna together with a fork.
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Turn heat to medium-low heat and begin mixing ingredients together using a spatula.
- Cook for 5-minutes or longer, stirring regularly so "NOatmeal" doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. Cook for less time if you want a more runny consistency or cook longer if you want a more dense consistency.
- Feel free to top your "NOatmeal" with fresh fruit, cacao nibs or shredded coconut!
