Creamy Oatmeal with Banana

Some breakfasts do their best work quietly, and this one is exactly that — soft oats, a mashed banana, and just enough cinnamon to feel like more than plain porridge.

Because this recipe carries an ulcer-friendly tag, everything about it is built to go down easy: no citrus, no black pepper, nothing fried. Ripe banana brings natural sweetness without relying on refined sugar, while a spoon of flaxseed or chia works in a little extra fiber without adding any rough texture. Oats themselves cook down into a smooth porridge that many people find more comfortable than drier grains.

Use milk instead of water if you want it richer, and leave off the honey entirely if you're avoiding added sugar that morning.