Sticky Date Pudding Oats

If you love breakfast and if you love dessert, then this is the perfect dish for you! Filled with nutrients to help you feel good, as well as decadent flavours to keep you feeling satisfied. Oats are a fantastic source of carbohydrates and fibre, as well as protecting LDL Cholesterol from damage- to me, they’re the ultimate breakfast option. It’s what I usually eat 3-4 times a week as it sets me up for a long day’s work. These oats are also packed with dates (sticky date pudding- of course!) which are also high in fibre (keep in mind, because they are a dried fruit, they are higher in kilo-joules). So your bowels are going to LOVE you after eating this. Which is a good thing because cases of bowel cancer in Australia are increasing, with 20,000 new cases predicted for 2020. Therefore, it is super important to look after your gut! So make a batch of these oats, serve with greek yoghurt or kefir for a source of probiotics and thank yourself later. 🥣 ❤️

Ingredients:

For the oats;

• 500g packet of rolled oats
• 1 cup finely chopped dates
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 3 tbsp of cinnamon
• 1tbsp of nutmeg
• 1tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cloves,
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 3/4 cup of rice bran syrup

For the ‘Caramel’ Sauce;

• 1 cup of dates
• 1 cup boiling water

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Combine oat ingredients in a large bowl. Spread oat mixture on a lined baking tray and bake for 10 mins or until aromatic.
2. Meanwhile, blend dates and boiling water in a food processor or blender until smooth and silky and there are no lumps (may need to add more water).
3. Wait to cool, then store oats in an airtight container/jar in the pantry and store the sauce in an airtight container/jar in the fridge.