Caramelized Banana Oat Bowl
Caramelized Banana Oat Bowl
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 1 banana, sliced
- 3 tbsp rolled oats
- 1 tbsp honey/ maple syrup
- Toppings
- 100g Greek yoghurt
- Sprinkle Chocolate chips
- 1 tsp, Drizzle Melted chocolate
- 1tsp Peanut butter, drizzled
Method
- In a non-stick pan add the rolled oats, banana slices, and honey/ maple syrup.
- Gently stir occasionally over medium heat, until the banana slices are golden and most of the oats have adhered to the banana slices.
- Add Greek yoghurt into a serving bowl and top with the caramelized banana oat.
- Drizzle melted chocolate and add extra chocolate chips and peanut butter if desired.
Meal-prep tips
This is best prepared fresh, but you can meal-prep it.
Fridge: If cooked cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Yes, the banana-oat base can be frozen. Cool completely, place baking paper between portions and freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months for best quality.
Reheating: Microwave from chilled for around 30–60 seconds, or reheat in an air fryer for a few minutes. If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating for the best texture.
Don't freeze the Greek yoghurt topping or melted chocolate topping with it. Add those fresh after reheating.
Macros per serve
Calories 450 kcal
Protein 15g
Carbohydrates 68g
Fat 15g
Fibre 7g
Total sugars 38g
Health benefits
Bananas provide potassium, fibre and vitamin B6, while also supplying carbohydrate for energy. They contain both naturally occurring sugars and starch, with the balance changing as the banana ripens.
Oats are the strongest nutritional addition here. They provide whole-grain carbohydrate, fibre, protein, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. Their soluble fibre, particularly beta-glucan, is associated with benefits for heart health and cholesterol management.
Greek yoghurt can substantially improve the protein content of this meal while providing calcium.
Peanut butter provides protein, healthy unsaturated fats, vitamin E, magnesium and some fibre. It also helps slow the digestion of a predominantly carbohydrate-based meal and makes it more satisfying.