Brownie batter baked oats
- MEAL:
- Brekkie
- BENEFITS:
- Gluten free, Gut health, Hair and skin health, Hormonal health
- DURATION:
- 20-30 min
When & How
It is going to feel like eating a dessert for breakfast. This recipe is balanced, nourishing, and satisfying. You can pair it with a cup of coffee, tea, or a latte.
Ingredients
(1 serving)
- 45g oats (I used gluten-free)
- ½ banana
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp almond milk
- 1 tbsp cacao
- 1 tsp almond butter (optional)
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C) and grease a small ramekin dish with some olive oil
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth
- Pour the mixture into the ramekin dish. Bake for about 20-25 min
Tips
- For the vegan version, you can substitute the egg with a pinch of baking powder
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or tahini
Benefits
ALMOND
Almonds are a source of monounsaturated fat (the healthy ones) that help balance out the sugars coming from flour and apple, reducing sugar absorption and maximizing energy levels. Almonds are also rich in magnesium, phosphorous, calcium, and other essential minerals for hormonal and bone health. Finally, they also provide a small amount of vegetable proteins.
OATS
One of the grains with the most prebiotic fibers, the feed of our gut microbiome. Oats also contain several B vitamins (our energy providers) and iron.
BANANA
This fruit is rich in prebiotic fibers, the “feed” of our gut microbiome, which support the healthy growth of the gut bacteria and promote good gut immunity. Banana is popular for its richness in potassium which plays a crucial role in regulating fluids inside the body. This mineral also has myorelaxant properties and so it sustains muscle recovery post-workout and helps decrease menstrual pain. However, banana is naturally rich in sugars, so always remember to balance them out by combining the banana with a source of fat or protein (in this recipe, the sugars will be balanced out by the proteins and fats provided by eggs and almonds).
EGGS
Eggs contain all the essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein). Egg yolk is rich in minerals, such as zinc, iron, and other important vitamins that nourish our skin, hair, nails, and ovaries. Indeed, eggs (especially the yolk) are a must for female hormonal health.
