Description
A delicious and nutritious show stopper oatmeal recipe featuring creamy overnight oats topped with caramelised bananas, fresh berries, pomegranate seeds, nut butter, and crunchy granola. This healthy breakfast blend combines natural sweetness and comforting textures with a simple, easy-to-make preparation perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Basic Oatmeal
- ½ cup (gluten free) porridge oats
- 1 cup nut milk of choice
- 1 tsp chia seeds or flax seeds
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Caramelised Bananas
- 1 banana
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Oatmeal Toppings
- A handful of raspberries
- 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 1 tsp smooth nut butter
- A sprinkle of homemade granola
Instructions
- Prepare the Oatmeal: Combine the porridge oats, nut milk, chia or flax seeds, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon in a bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the oats to soak and soften. This can be enjoyed cold straight from the fridge or warmed up before serving.
- Heat Oatmeal (Optional): If you prefer warm oatmeal, warm it up for a couple of minutes in the microwave or heat gently on the stove in a saucepan. Adjust the amount of milk to achieve your preferred porridge consistency.
- Caramelise the Bananas: Heat 1 tsp coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, place banana slices in the pan with enough space between them to avoid sticking. Fry for a couple of minutes until golden, then gently flip and fry the other side similarly. Add the maple syrup and let it bubble and thicken for a couple of minutes, coating the bananas with a caramel glaze.
- Assemble the Oatmeal Bowl: Spoon the prepared oatmeal into serving bowls. Top with the caramelised bananas, fresh raspberries, pomegranate seeds, a dollop of smooth nut butter, and sprinkle with homemade granola for an added crunch and flavor contrast.
Notes
- Nutritional information provided only accounts for the oatmeal and caramelised bananas without the optional toppings.
- You can substitute nut milk with any milk alternative or dairy milk based on preference.
- Adjust the maple syrup amount to your desired sweetness level.
- For a vegan version, ensure nut butter and granola are vegan-friendly.
- To maintain gluten-free status, verify that the oats and granola are certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
