Description
This Show Stopper Oatmeal with Caramelised Bananas is a delicious and nutritious breakfast recipe featuring creamy overnight oats topped with warm, sweet caramelised bananas, fresh berries, pomegranate seeds, nut butter, and crunchy granola. Perfect for a wholesome start to your day, it combines creamy textures and vibrant flavors with wholesome ingredients suitable for gluten-free diets.
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: In a bowl, combine the gluten free porridge oats, nut milk, chia or flax seeds, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the oats to soak and soften.
- Heat or serve oatmeal cold: The next morning, decide whether to enjoy your oatmeal cold directly from the fridge or warm it up. For a hot breakfast, heat the oatmeal in the microwave for a couple of minutes or transfer to a saucepan and warm gently on the stove, adjusting the nut milk quantity according to your preferred thickness.
- Caramelise the bananas: Heat 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, slice the banana and place the slices in the pan, leaving enough space so they don’t touch. Allow them to fry undisturbed for about 2 minutes to brown on one side. Gently flip the slices and fry the other side for another 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to the pan and let it bubble for 2-3 minutes until the syrup starts to thicken and caramelise around the bananas.
- Assemble and garnish: Spoon the warmed or chilled oatmeal into bowls. Top with the caramelised bananas, fresh raspberries, pomegranate seeds, a dollop of your favourite smooth nut butter, and a sprinkle of homemade granola for texture and flavor contrast.
Notes
- Nutritional information provided is for oatmeal and caramelised bananas only, excluding additional toppings like raspberries, pomegranate seeds, nut butter, and granola.
- You can adjust the thickness of the oatmeal by changing the amount of nut milk used.
- Use ripe but firm bananas for best caramelisation results.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey if desired, but then it will no longer be vegan.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the oats with milk prior to soaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
