Oats and bananas provide a sustained supply of slow-digesting energy to the body, making them ideal for filling up your fuel stores on the 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
Plant-based yoghurts and milk also work great in this recipe to make it vegan friendly.
Equipment
Glass baking dish
Oven
Ingredients
120gOats
200mlMilk
1tspVanilla extract
1tspSalt
1Banana
2tbspAlmonds(flaked)
2tspCinnamon
1tbspHoney
20gBlueberries(optional)
2tbspNatural yoghurt(optional)
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Mix oats, milk, salt and vanilla extract in a glass baking dish.
Chop the banana and spread over top, followed by a layer of flaked almonds.
Drizzle with honey and sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Bake for 25 minutes until brown.
Serve with natural yoghurt and blueberries.
Notes
1 portion of "Baked Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal" is equivalent to 208g.