CARAMELISED BANANA PORRIDGE

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup of Rolled Oats

• 1/4 cup of Rolled Quinoa Flakes

• 1/2 cup of milk of choice (I used soy)

• 1/2 cup of water

• 1 medium Banana

• 1 tsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1 Tbsp of Chia seeds

• 1 small handful of walnuts

• 2 Tbsp of vanilla yogurt

• 1 Tbsp of pumpkin seeds

• 1/4 tsp of cinnamon

• 1 tsp of honey

*Optional add in*

• 1 scoop (30g) of vanilla protein powder

METHOD:

These can be cooking in a microwave or in the stove.

For stove cooked oats:

1. Place oats, quinoa milk and water into a sauce pan and cook on low-medium heat for a few minutes stirring occasionally

2. Add chia, honey to mixture and cook for a further minute or until oats are at desired consistency *Optional* add a scoop of vanilla protein powder with a splash of milk, stir

3. Cut banana in half, sprinkle some cinnamon on top

4. Cook on fry pan, cut side down in the pan with a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil

5. Cook on low-medium heat and gently panfry for a few minutes.

6. Flip the bananas over carefully and cook for another minute or two, until the bananas are soft and golden.

7. Place nuts, seeds, yogurt and banana on porridge and enjoy

Serves 1

HEALTH INFORMATION/FACTS
It is recommended that we include 48g of whole grains a day, however only 27% of Australians are meeting this recommendation.
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Whole grains are extremely nutrient dense, containing more than 26 nutrients and phytonutrients some of which include vitamins and minerals: iron, zinc, magnesium, the B group vitamins as well as the macronutrients protein and carbohydrates.
They are full of fibre and as they are low GI they will provide you a stable, steady release of energy throughout the day and keep you fuller for longer.
Whole grains have also been found to protect a person from cardiovascular disease, colon cancer and diabetes.

Enjoy :)