Vegan Chocolate Coconut Oatmeal With Caramelised Banana
This vegan chocolate coconut oatmeal with caramelised banana makes a comforting breakfast that's filling, satisfying and ready in under 10 minutes! Serve with berries for a healthy start to the morning. Gluten-free and oil-free, with an overnight oats option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free oats quick cook
- 1 lemon zest of
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- ⅓ tin coconut milk
- 1 ½ cup plant-based milk
- 1 oz dark chocolate or 1 tbsp cacao powder
For the caramelised banana
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 large banana chopped
Instructions
- Add the oats, lemon zest, coconut sugar, coconut milk, plant based milk and dark chocolate to a non-stick saucepan. Cook over a medium heat, stirring frequently, for around 5 minutes, or until the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency.
- Meanwhile, caramelise the banana. Heat the coconut sugar in a non-stick frying pan over a low heat with ½ tsp water. Add the banana slices and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Serve the oatmeal with the caramelised banana on top and other toppings of your choice.
Overnight oats option
- Stir together the oats, lemon zest, coconut sugar, coconut milk, plant based milk and a tbsp cacao powder. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and leave in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 566mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.