Baked Oats

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 ripe banana
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp almond milk
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Melted coconut oil or cooking oil spray
• 1 tbsp flaked almonds
• Fresh sliced banana
• Drizzle of almond butter
• Maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F

2. 2

   Blend oats in a high speed blender to create a fine oat flour

3. 3

   Add the banana, egg, milk, cinnamon, baking powder, maple syrup, vanilla and salt into the blender and blend for 10-20 seconds until well combined. It should be a thick runny cake batter-like consistency (If batter is too thick, add a splash of extra milk)

4. 4

   Grease a small ramekin by brushing melted coconut oil or cooking spray, making sure to coat the bottom and all the sides

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the ramekin and gently tap it on the kitchen benchtop to flatten the top

6. 6

   Add the flaked almonds to the top evenly and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes depending on oven strength.

7. 7

   Remove and check if its cooked all the way through by sticking in a toothpick in to the centre. It should come out mostly clean with a few crumbs. If it's still wet, it may need an extra few minutes depending on your oven strength.

8. 8

   Let it cool for 5 minutes then garnish by adding some sliced bananas, a good drizzle of almond butter and dig in!