Banana, Maple & Toasted Almond Porridge

I, of all people, don’t need an excuse to dig into a warm bowl of porridge (I think my Instagram feed says it all). Super thick, sweet and creamy oats are the stuff my dreams are made of. So when the weather is wintery and cold outside, you can bet your last penny I’m at the breakfast table with a warm bowl of it and a cup of tea.

The toppings are endless, but my ultimate favourite is this Banana, Maple & Toasted Almond porridge. The warm banana is incredibly sweet, the toasted almonds and poppy seeds pack a real nutritional punch, and the maple syrup makes this healthy breakfast feel like a dessert.

Now I could sit here all day preaching the power of the porridge, but the most important thing about eating oats for breakfast is that they’re full of soluble fibre (beta-glucan) and are a low GI food. This means that they won’t spike your blood sugar levels, like some sugary breakfast cereals, to keep you satisfied and less likely to crave the sweet stuff for the rest of the day.

Pre-workout. Post-workout. Lazy mornings. Busy mornings. It’s the only way to fuel my day. 

Serves 2

Ingredients

80g Oats

1 Cup Milk/Nut Mylk/Dairy Alternative

1 Cup Water

1 Banana Chopped

20g Chopped/Flaked Almonds

2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup

1 Tsp Poppy Seeds

Method

In a pan over a high heat, bring to the boil the oats, milk and water, then lower to a gentle simmer stirring occasionally. 

Whilst the porridge is cooking, toast the almonds in a pan over a medium-high heat until golden brown. This usually takes 3 - 4 minutes.

Stir through the poppy seeds, maple syrup and half the chopped banana. Cook until is reaches your desired consistency. If you prefer runnier porridge, slowly add more water.

Serve in a bowl, topping your porridge with the rest of your banana, toasted almonds and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Enjoy

K