Description
A delicious and nutritious show stopper oatmeal topped with caramelised bananas, fresh berries, pomegranate seeds, nut butter, and homemade granola. This recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, combining creamy overnight oats with the sweet, rich flavor of caramelised bananas.
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 Overnight Oatmeal: In a bowl, combine the gluten free porridge oats, nut milk, chia or flax seeds, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the oats to soak and soften. You can enjoy this oatmeal cold straight from the fridge or reheat it if preferred.
- Heat Oatmeal (Optional): If you prefer warm oatmeal, transfer your soaked oats to a saucepan and heat gently on the stove for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. Alternatively, warm in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Adjust the consistency by adding more nut milk if needed.
- Caramelise Bananas: Heat 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, place the banana slices in the pan, ensuring they don’t touch to allow even caramelisation. Fry for about 2 minutes on one side until golden brown, then gently flip and fry the other side for another 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to the pan and let it bubble for a couple more minutes, thickening into a sticky caramel coating on the bananas.
- Assemble the Oatmeal Bowl: Spoon the warmed or cold oatmeal into serving bowls. Top with the caramelised bananas, fresh raspberries, pomegranate seeds, a dollop of your preferred smooth nut butter, and sprinkle homemade granola over the top for added crunch and texture.
Notes
- Nutritional information provided refers only to the oatmeal and caramelised banana, excluding additional toppings.
- Feel free to substitute nut milk with any plant-based or dairy milk according to preference or dietary requirements.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying maple syrup quantities to taste.
- To make the recipe vegan and gluten free, ensure the granola and oat options are compliant.
- Caramelised bananas can be made ahead and stored briefly but are best served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
