Baked Oatmeal Cupcakes To Go

(makes 24)

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups (600g) over-ripe mashed banana
5 stevia packets/ 5 tbsp liquid sweetener (honey/agave etc.)
2 2/3 cups (640ml) water (If using the liquid-sweetener option, scale water back by 1/3 cup.)
1/4 cup oil
2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract5 cups (400g) rolled oats1 tsp salt2/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)optional add-ins: cinnamon, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, ground flax or wheat germ, raisins or other dried fruit, etc.

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/mark 5 and line a muffin pan with 24 paper cases.
2. Mix together the banana, sweetener, water, oil and vanilla extract.
3. Add the oats, salt and chocolate chips/other add-ins and fold to combine.
4. Divide the batter amongst the paper cases and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack before serving or freezing.

Banana Protein Pancakes

INGREDIENTS

1/2 banana, mashed
2 egg whites
2 tbsp greek yogurt
3 tbsp milk
1/4 cup oat flour
1 scoop Banana-flavoured protein powder
1/2 tsp baking powder

to serve: yogurt, mashed/sliced banana, peanut butter, honey, melted chocolate, etc.

METHOD

1. Mix together the banana, egg whites and yogurt until smooth. Fold in the oat flour, protein powder and baking powder and mix in the milk.
2. Pour the pancake batter onto a hot frying pan and once bubbles appear on the surface, flip the pancakes to cook for a few seconds on the other side.

Pear Baked Oatmeal

INGREDIENTS

1 pear
1/3 cup oats
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp brown sugar (optional)1/2 tsp vanilla extract1tbsp mashed banana
3-4 tbsp milk

maple syrup/chopped nuts/almond butter, to serve (optional)

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/mark 4 and place the pear in a ramekin.
2. Combine the oats, baking powder, nutmeg and sugar, if using, in a small bowl.
3. Mix the banana, vanilla and milk into the oats to make a thick, wet batter.
4. Transfer the mixture into the ramekin and bake for 15 minutes, until the pear has softened and the oatmeal is light golden. Leave to cool for a few minutes before serving

Coconut Raisin Baked Oatmeal

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup oats
2 tbsp raisins
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup milk
1 banana
1/2 tsp baking powder

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/mark 4.
2. Soak the oats and raisins in a bowl with the milks for 10-15 minutes.
3. Set aside a few slices of the banana and mash the rest.
4. Combine the soaked oats mixture with the banana and baking powder and transfer to a small oven-proof dish, then bake for 15-20 minutes, until crispy and light golden brown.