Some of you may have read last week's post on How to Prepare for a Healthy Week Ahead. In Step #3 I mention that you should prep your meals ahead of time. Not only is it an excellent time saver during your busy week but you are most likely to stick to healthy eating.
I had some fresh bananas and strawberries, some McCaan's Irish Steel Cut Oats and a cabinet full of spices and other delightful things I could throw in together.
I went on Pinterest to search for some breakfast food inspiration that I could make in advance for my meal prep for the week. I found a recipe for some ordinary oatmeal bars but I decided to make my own modifications by using some of the ingredients I had handy. Here's what I came up with and you know what? They are damn good.
Like you-can-have-this-anytime-of-the-day-type-of-good. So have at it, make some, maybe share with your significant other. They will love you a little extra.
I went on Pinterest to search for some breakfast food inspiration that I could make in advance for my meal prep for the week. I found a recipe for some ordinary oatmeal bars but I decided to make my own modifications by using some of the ingredients I had handy. Here's what I came up with and you know what? They are damn good.
Like you-can-have-this-anytime-of-the-day-type-of-good. So have at it, make some, maybe share with your significant other. They will love you a little extra.
Strawberry-Banana Steel Cut Oats Breakfast Bars
Here is what you'll need to whip up a delicious batch of these bars.
¾ cup steel cut oatmeal
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. salt
2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or regular milk)
1 egg2 tbsp. butter, melted
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp. honey or maple syrup
2 cups strawberries, sliced or chopped
2 cups strawberries, sliced or chopped
1 large banana sliced
Now let's put your magical hands to work, shall we?
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare an 8 X 8 baking dish with cooking spray or parchment paper.
Stir together your dry ingredients: oats, walnuts, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
On a separate bowl whisk together the almond milk, egg, butter, brown sugar, and honey (or maple syrup)
Stir the wet ingredients into the oat mixture.
Spread half the strawberries over the bottom of the baking dish. Pour oat mixture on top. (the mixture will look like very wet)
Now let's put your magical hands to work, shall we?
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare an 8 X 8 baking dish with cooking spray or parchment paper.
Stir together your dry ingredients: oats, walnuts, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
On a separate bowl whisk together the almond milk, egg, butter, brown sugar, and honey (or maple syrup)
Stir the wet ingredients into the oat mixture.
Spread half the strawberries over the bottom of the baking dish. Pour oat mixture on top. (the mixture will look like very wet)
Top with remaining strawberries and bananas slices.
If you prefer a more custard-like texture, refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight and then follow baking directions. For a firmer texture (more like a bread pudding consistency), bake immediately. You can always reduce the amount of milk by 1/4 cup for a drier texture.
Bake for 50-55 minutes until oats are cooked through and top is beginning to brown. Let cool and cut into 6-8 bars.
Nutritional information: 1 bar (1/8 recipe) Calories: 198 Fat: 9.9g Carbohydrates: 23.7g Dietary Fiver: 5.6g Sugars: 10.6g Protein: 5.7g
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