Recipe + photo by Samantha Scott
This recipe makes an easy and satisfying breakfast or snack. It’s versatile and can be made with your favorite layers of fresh fruit, granola, nuts and seeds. With this recipe, you will make an easy and cold porridge to start your day with a delicious meal. It only takes a few minutes to make, making it the perfect goto recipe for a busy day or meal prep. Follow the steps below but feel free to change the ingredients or toppings to your liking!
material
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed (*optional to use ¼ cup vegan yogurt instead of banana here)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk (oat, almond, soy, etc.)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 mL) pure vanilla extract (optional)
- ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup or organic cane sugar
Suggested Toppings or Mix In’s:
- granola
- Fresh fruits like peaches, strawberries, bananas, apples etc.
- Coconut flakes
- Pure maple syrup or organic cane sugar (brown or white)
- cinnamon
- Nuts or seeds
- Vegan Yogurt *Use vegan yogurt of your choice. Plain or vanilla flavors work great here*
directions
- In a medium bowl, mash bananas until almost smooth. If using plant-based yogurt, add it now.
- Next, stir in any desired nuts or seeds (such as chia seeds) and cinnamon until combined.
- Stir in oats, plant-based milk and vanilla (if using).
- Cover overnight, or refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- After the wait or in the morning, if overnight, stir the oat mixture to combine. If the oat mixture is too thick, just add a splash of milk and stir to combine.
- Layer the oat mixture with your choice of toppings in a glass, bowl or jar. Enjoy!
Recommended Vegan Action Certified products to try with this recipe:
- Julca Morena Pure Cane Sugar
- Back to nature grain free granola
- Food Live Organic Chia Seeds
- One degree organic food sprouted oats