Almond croissants are all the rage right now, and it's easy to see why. The buttery, flaky pastry, combined with the sweet almond flavour, is simply irresistible. But what if you could enjoy that delicious taste without all the carbs and calories of a traditional croissant?
Enter the almond croissant baked oats. This healthy and delicious breakfast or snack is packed with protein, fibre, and healthy fats. It's also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time.
Why Almond Croissant Baked Oats?
- Healthy and nutritious: Baked oats are a great way to start your day. They're packed with fibre, protein, and complex carbohydrates, which will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.
- Delicious and satisfying: Almond croissant baked oats taste just like a real almond croissant, but without all the guilt. The combination of sweet almond flavour, buttery texture, and crunchy almonds is simply irresistible.
- Quick and easy to make: This recipe takes just a few minutes to prepare and cook. It's perfect for busy mornings or when you're short on time.
Ingredients:
- 50g banana (about 1/2 banana)
- 35g rolled oats (about 1/3 cup)
- 20g vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 10g 99th Monkey almond butter
- 100-120ml unsweetened almond milk
- 10g 99th Monkey almond butter
- Flaked almonds & icing sugar
Equipment:
- Small oven safe dish/container
- High-speed blender
- Fork
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180C and lightly grease your dish.
- Mash the banana in a bowl.
- Blend the oats in a high-speed blender until fine then add to the bowl with the banana. Add in the protein, baking powder, 10g of almond butter and almond milk.
- Mix until well combined.
- Pour 3/4 of the mixture into your dish then dollop the remaining almond butter in the middle.
- Pour over the remaining mixture.
- Top with the flaked almonds and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle over some icing sugar. ENJOY!
Tips:
- For a sweeter taste, add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
- For a more indulgent experience, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to your baked oats.
Almond croissant baked oats are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavour of almond croissants without all the guilt. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and it's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. So why not give it a try? You won't be disappointed.
