Espresso Oats
Snack, BreakfastThis recipe is a take on the microwave ‘mud-cake’. It’s a great way of changing up your oats to incorporate different ingredients and flavours as well as hitting your protein targets.
Calories455kcal
Carbs57g
Protein43g
Fats6g
For Intensive Exercise, Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
High in carbohydrates and protein making it perfect post exercise to replenish glycogen stores and help our muscles recover and repair.
Health Benefits
Oats are such a versatile, nutritious ingredient. Not only are they a good source of slow releasing complex carbohydrates, they are also a source of fibre (namingly beta-glucans) , B vitamins and very low in sugar.
Expert Tips
Change the flavour of the yoghurt on top if you want to spice things up!
Equipment
- Bowl
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 50 g Oats
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 scoop Whey protein powder
- 1 Espresso (50-80ml water)
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 150 g Fage yoghurt
Serving
Instructions
- Mix the oats, baking soda and whey together in a bowl.
- Stir in the coffee, half the yoghurt and half the honey. Mix well.
- Microwave for 1 minute.
- Remove from the microwave and stir.
- Microwave for another 30 seconds if needed (depending on desired consistency).
- Mix the rest of the yoghurt and honey together and serve over the oats.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 43gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.6gCholesterol: 0.15mgSodium: 627mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 3.9gSugar: 22.2gCalcium: 252mgIron: 2.1mg
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