Banana bread baked oats recipe

Shake up your breakfast routine with these nourishing banana bread baked oats.

Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and packed with rolled oats, walnuts and almond meal, they are rich in magnesium to help support muscle health and muscle function, keeping you performing at your best. Plant-based and perfect for meal prep, they can be made before the busy week gets going and with a balance of protein, low GI carbs and antioxidants, they are ultimate breakfast to refuel post-workout or power you through the day ahead.

Ingredients

Serves 8

Prep time 15 minutes

Cook time 40 minutes

Dairy free, Vegetarian and Vegan suitable

• 2 ripe bananas

• 1 ½ cups almond milk

• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups rolled oats

• ½ cup almond meal

• 3 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped

• ¼ cup 70% dark chocolate chips

• Almond butter and fresh fruit, to serve

How to make

1. Pre-heat oven to 190°C (170°C fan-forced) and line a 20cm square baking pan with baking paper.

2. Place the bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Pour in the almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla and mix well.

3. Add in the rolled oats, almond meal, chia seeds, baking powder, cinnamon, walnuts and choc chips. Mix gently to combine.

4. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

5. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces. Serve with a drizzle of almond butter and fresh fruit of your choice.

Notes

• Using maple syrup keeps this recipe plant-based and suitable for vegans, however feel free to replace with honey or omit entirely.

Nutritional information

Rachel Scoular is an avid foodie, APD Dietitian and founder of @healthyhappyhabits