Yes. Your read that right.

Caramelized Bananas on a health and wellbeing website.

And no, this isn't a ‘everything in moderation’ post.

This oatmeal recipe was inspired by a breakfast dish I made a few times a week for staff meal while working in Michelin kitchens however, there it is more butter than banana.

I came back to this dish thinking of how much I was craving sweet comfort food, but, with my trip to Italy coming up, I just could not have my 8th Salted Caramel Millionaire Bar within a 24 hour span- yes, they are THAT good. Knowing I had bananas, and having just stocked up on oats to make my Banana Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies for Richards road trip to Cardiff this long weekend, I decided to fill myself up for the day of work ahead.

In this recipe, you can either make the oats on a stove, or microwave. For half a cup of oats I use between 1 cup to 2 cups of Plenish almond milk (depending on how liquid I want my oats). I topped the porridge with blackberries for tartness to cut the sweetness of the bananas and maple but you can use pretty much anything! As for the Chia seeds you can mix them in the porridge or use them as a pretty topping. Take a picture of your creation and tag me on @scrambledhealth. I would love to see how you’ve done it and remember to hashtag with #behindthebowl.

Caramelized Bananas and Maple Chia Porridge

15 minutes

Serves 1

Ingredients

-1/2 Cup Gluten Free Oats

-1 Cup Almond Milk (or Alternative)

-1 Banana

-2 tbsp. Maple Syrup

-1 tsp. Cinnamon

-1 tsp. Chia

Topping Ideas

-Blackberries, Blueberries, raspberries

-Walnuts, Peanuts, Almond Butter, Hemp Seeds

Method

Stove: Bring your milk of choice to a boil on medium heat in a small saucepan. Add the Oats, bring to a simmer on low heat, and stir until liquid is absorbed.
Cut the banana in thin slices, separate them (as bananas are sticky!) and place in a saucepan to coat with the maple syrup and cinnamon. Bring to medium heat until the syrup starts to bubble.
Toss the bananas until they start to caramelize on the edges and become very soft. Remove from heat and add the bananas to the top of your porridge. Reserve the liquid in pan, and use as a drizzle sauce.
Top creatively with chia seeds, and other toppings of choice! Serve hot with coffee or tea (Optional, but highly suggested in the morning)