High in fibre and antioxidants, oats are not only 100 per cent wholegrain and good for gut health but they also make for the healthiest gluten-free breakfast.
Here are three breakfast recipes to get your daily dose of oats.
Banana Bread Oats
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
2 ½ cups milk
2 tbsp honey
1 medium banana, mashed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp chia seeds
Granola for garnishing
Method
Place all ingredients, except ½ cup of milk, into a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil on medium/high heat.
Turn heat down to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring consistently until oatmeal thickens.
Add the leftover 1/2 cup milk and mix again. Let simmer for 1-2 more minutes. This should give the oats a decadent fluffy texture.
Top with chopped bananas and chunks of granola.
Espresso overnight oats
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp chia seeds
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tbsp powdered
sugar
1 tsp vanilla
extract
1/4 cup blueberries
Pinch of sea salt
Method
First, mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add wet ingredients and mix again.
Place in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Serve the next morning with a dash of honey, blueberries and a handful of muesli.
Chocolate and raspberry baked oats
Ingredients
1 medium ripe banana
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup honey
3/4 cup milk
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup raspberry
1/3 cup nuts of choice
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Pinch of salt
Method
Preheat oven to 170ºC and spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Place banana in a large bowl and mash with a fork. Then, add the rest of the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Add rolled oats, flour, baking powder, raspberry, nuts, and a pinch of salt and mix. Then, add chocolate chips and mix again. Transfer batter into a casserole dish and use a spatula to spread evenly. Add additional cherries to the top, if desired.
Bake at 170ºC for 30 minutes. Then, add more chocolate chips if desired and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve warm for a cosy breakfast.
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