Banana bread oats

Ingredients

• 1/2 - 1 cup oats (I always use jumbo)
• 1/2 banana, mashed
• Splash vanilla
• Double quantity of liquid to oats - I use a mix of milk and water
• 30g protein powder (optional)
• Syrup to taste (optional)
• Pinch of salt

TO TOP

• 1/2 banana
• 1 tbsp nut butter/ spread
• Granola
• Cinnamon

Method

1. To a saucepan, add all the ingredients for your oats (apart from the protein powder).
2. Turn to medium-high heat, then once the mixture starts to bubble, turn the heat to medium-low.
3. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until significantly thickened, then once you’re happy with the texture, turn to low heat, then heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
4. Slice your banana into 1cm thick slices, then add to your frying pan, and allow each slice to brown on each side - this should take 2-3 minutes on each side
5. Once the banana slices are browned & caramelised, add the protein powder to your oats (if using), mixing through well so there are no lumps.
6. Add your oats to a bowl, top with your nut butter of choice, then your banana & top with cinnamon and granola.