This is a slow-releasing energy meal making it an excellent fuel-up recipe for a day of intense exercise.
Health Benefits
Porridge oats are a great source of a type of fibre called Beta-glucans, which have been shown to help regulate our blood sugar levels and have cholesterol-lowering effects.
Expert Tips
Adjust the toppings from berries to yoghurt to make into a higher-protein recipe.Add more milk for a softer texture.
Equipment
Oven
Baking dish
Bowl
Ingredients
1tbspCoconut oil(melted)
200gOats
250mlMilk (or almond milk)
40gBlueberries
2tspCinnamon
1tbspHoney
1tspVanilla extract
1tspSalt
1tspCinnamon
1Banana
3tbspAlmonds(flaked)
1tbspPumpkin seeds
Optional Topping
Berries of all kinds, nut butter, natural yoghurt
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Lightly coat a baking dish with a little coconut oil.
Place the oats in a bowl and mix with the milk.
Scoop the mixed oats and milk into the baking dish and stir in the berries, if using.
Add the honey, vanilla, remaining coconut oil and salt and mix. Then sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Chop the banana and spread it out on top of the oat mix.
Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and sprinkle the pumpkin seeds and flaked almonds over the top. Place back in the oven and bake for 5 more minutes or until the top of the bake turns golden brown.