Amy Myers, M.D. is a functional medicine physician, trained and certified by The Institute of Functional Medicine. Dr. Myers earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at the LSU Health Science Center, and completed her Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Dr. Myers retired from her functional medicine clinic, Austin UltraHealth, where she served thousands of patients, to empower those who were failed by conventional medicine. She’s a 2x New York Times bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of the health & lifestyle e-commerce brand, Amy Myers MD®.
Warm Cinnamon-Banana Mash
You can still indulge in something sweet and satisfying while on The Myers Way® – you just have to get creative! I created this recipe one evening when I was craving something sweet but wanted something quick and simple (yet delicious) that was protocol-friendly.
One medium sized banana contains at least 400 mg of potassium, an essential mineral that’s critical for maintaining normal blood pressure and heart function. Including bananas in your diet (in moderation) may be protective against high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. Furthermore, cinnamon and the healthy fat from coconut butter will help to stabilize blood sugar, providing lasting energy from this treat and preventing any blood sugar dysregulation.
Warm Cinnamon-Banana Mash
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 Tbsp coconut butter
- 1 dash cinnamon to taste
Instructions
- Heat banana on skillet over low-medium heat, in the oven (350 degrees F), or in the microwave until banana is warm and tender.
- Once tender, place the banana in a small bowl. Add coconut butter and cinnamon. Use a fork to mash the banana with the coconut butter and cinnamon until smooth.
