BANANA BREAD BAKED OATS

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup Oats made into oat flour

• 1/4 cup of Rolled oats

• 1 cup of Milk of choice (I use soy)

• 1 Tbsp Flaxseed meal

• 1/2 tsp vanilla essence

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

• 1 Banana

• 1 1/2 Tbsp Honey

• 1 tsp Cinnamon 

**Optional add ins:

• 15g vanilla protein powder (I add a combination of whey isolate and pea or soy protein)
   Walnuts

• Slithered almonds

• Square of Dark chocolate

• Blueberries

• Raspberries

• Grated zucchini or cauliflower (use less milk)

METHOD:

1. Pre heat the oven to 200 degrees celsius

2. Blend 1/2 cup of rolled oats to make oat flour

3. Mash 2/3’s of a banana (save the rest for the end)

4. Add flour, oats, vanilla, honey, milk, baking powder, flaxseed meal, cinnamon to the mashed banana and mix to combine

5. Pour mixture into a ramekin, add the rest of the banana on top, sliced and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

6. Cook for about 20-25 minutes

7. Serve with some vanilla yogurt and a light drizzle of honey on top and enjoy 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Serves 1

-Can be made vegan if honey is swapped for maple or rice malt syrup, and topped with a calcium fortified soy or almond yogurt.

Oats are a source of whole grain and are incredibly nutrient dense. They are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants (such as iron, magnesium, calcium and vitamin B6) and loaded with low GI carbohydrates, as well as healthy fats and protein.

They can help lower blood pressure, reduce LDL and cholesterol levels, can improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels. These are just some of the many benefits of incorporating oats in your daily diet.
Oats are also high in fibre which helps you feel fuller for longer and are low GI which will therefore release sugars slowly into the blood helping you feel more energised throughout the day and more satiated.

Including whole grains such as oats into your diet has shown to protect a person from developing colon cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes

The fat from this dish is mainly the “good” healthy fats, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. It also contains Omega 3 fatty acids from the flaxseed meal.

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated are good for:. Heart health, reducing LDL cholesterol and provide nutrients to the bodies cells. polyunsaturated also contain omega 3 and 6 fatty acids Omega 3 is particularly important for brain health.

This recipe only uses natural sugars from the banana and honey.

Enjoy :)