Baked oats are a scrumptious breakfast choice ideal for those seeking a healthier option with reduced sugar intake.
Unlike traditional porridge cooked on the stovetop, baked oats are made in the oven, resulting in a texture often likened to a soft, moist cake that can be enjoyed warm or cold. This versatile breakfast treat can be tailored to individual tastes with an array of toppings or mix-ins, such as fruits, nuts, seeds, chocolate chips, or peanut butter.
Dr. Hazel Wallace, a doctor and nutritionist known as The Food Medic on social media, has shared her recipe for banana bread-flavoured baked oats, reports Surrey Live.
“If you only make one of my recipes… Let it be this. Banana bread baked oats,” Dr. Wallace wrote in the caption of her Instagram post featuring the recipe.
Banana bread baked oats recipe
Serves 4-6 people.
Ingredients:
- Two ripe, medium-sized bananas
- 60g vanilla protein powder (can be substituted with plain flour)
- 40g roughly chopped walnuts
- 40g dark chocolate chips
- One tsp cinnamon
- Half tsp nutmeg
- 400ml milk
- One tsp baking powder
- One to two tbsp maple syrup
Instructions:
According to Dr. Wallace, preparing banana bread baked oats is a straightforward process. Simply combine all the ingredients in a greased baking dish and mix well.
Then, bake in the oven at 180C for 35-40 minutes. The dish can be stored in the fridge for up to four days.