Baked oats for breakfast or as a healthy snack

Ingredients for 8 servings: 1 medium banana 2 tablespoons of honey 1 large egg 1.5 cups of milk or vegetable drink (300 ml) 2 cups rolled oats (180 g) ¼ cup ground oats or oat flour (25 g) 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 pinch of salt Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180º C (350º F). Grease a 20 x 30 cm square baking dish or pan with oil, butter or non-stick spray. In this baking dish size you’ll make 8 pieces, each 1 cm thick. If you want them to be thinner, use a larger dish. Mash the banana in a bowl, add the honey (you can use agave syrup, maple syrup or any other sweetener), egg and milk. You can also add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or other liquid flavoring at this point. Mix until well blended. Now add the rolled oats, ground oats (you can use quick or instant oatmeal but the consistency and texture will be different), baking powder, salt and your favorite spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, etc.). Mix everything until the wet ingredients are well combined with the dry ingredients. Now you can add nuts or chocolate chips. Mix everything until well blended. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. You can sprinkle nuts, chocolate or dried fruit on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes at 180º C (350º F). If you like a soft texture, ideal for breakfast, 35 minutes will be enough. If you like it more toasted, perfect as a snack bar, extend the baking time to 45 minutes, but keep an eye on the top so it doesn't get too toasted. Keep in mind that even when you take it out of the oven, the oatmeal is still cooking under its own retained heat. If you bake it too long it will be drier and crispier. You may like it this way, but on top of the bike it is better something easy to chew and swallow. Once cooled, cut it into bars and store in the fridge covered with plastic wrap. When you go out cycling, simply grab a piece and wrap it in aluminum foil. Nutrition information: Using whole milk and honey, and cutting it into 8 bars, each bar has 151 calories. 23 g of carbohydrates, 4.5 g of fat and 5.6 g of protei

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