Vegan Chocolate Oatmeal

Vegan Chocolate Oatmeal
Serves
1
Total time
10 Minutes
Course
Breakfast
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 150 g medium banana
  • 40 g oats
  • 120 ml unsweetened almond milk
  • 15 g unsweetened cocao powder
  • 60 g strawberries

Methods

  1. Mash the banana with a fork and heat it in a saucepan with the oats, almond milk, and cocoa powder.

  2. Cook for 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the almond milk is absorbed by the oats.

  3. Transfer to a bowl. Slice the strawberries and garnish the oatmeal with them.

Nutrition Benefits of key ingredients

Oat
  • High in Fiber: Oats are a fantastic source of fibre particularly soluble fibre called beta-glucan. This fibre can help to keeps you feeling full for longer, promotes can help support digestive health, and may help lower cholesterol levels. 

  • Can SupportPromotes Heart Health: Beta-glucan in oats can help reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol and may also help lowersupport a healthy blood pressure. This cann contribute to asupport healthier heart health. 

  • Can SupportAid Blood Sugar Control: Oats have a low glycaemic index, meaning they are unlikely to cause a spike in blood sugar levels. They may also improve insulin sensitivity, which could makeing them helpful to support beneficial for the management ofing diabetes. 

  • Rich in Nutrients: Good source of several essential vitamins and minerals, including manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, selenium, and B vitamins.

  • Potential Weight Management: Due to their fibre content and ability to promote satiety, oats can be helpful for weight management efforts. They can keep you feeling fuller for longer, potentially reducing calorie intake throughout the day. 

  • Skin Care Benefits: Finely ground oats may have anti-inflammatory properties and can be used in skincare products to soothe irritated skin. 

Banana
  • Packed with Potassium: Bananas are a champion source of potassium, a mineral essential forwhich can help maintaining healthy blood pressure and proper muscle function. 

  • Rich in Fibre: They provide a good amount of fibre, which can aids digestion, could supportpromotes gut health, and can keep you feeling fuller for longer. 

  • Energy Booster: Bananas contain natural sugars that provide readily available energy, making them a perfect pre-workout snack or a pick-me-up during the day. 

  • May Support Heart Health: The potassium and fibre in bananas, along with other antioxidants, may contribute to a healthy heart by potentially lowering supporting healthy blood pressure and inflammation levels. and reducing inflammation. 

  • Good Source of Vitamin B6: This vitamin plays a crucial role in energy metabolism and brain function. 

Nutrition facts

Per Serving:
390 calories;
fat 8g;
carbohydrates 60g;
fibre 12.5g;
protein 11.7g

About the author

Mrs Tonia Kaparelioti
Nutritionist & Wellness Coach

Tonia studied Economics at the University of Athens and she spent most of her professional careers as the manager of Consumer Engagement and Interaction for the Sales and Marketing departments of one of the biggest companies in Greece. Later in her life, she explored more her passion for nutrition and wellness and decided to follow her heart and study nutrition at the University of Greenwich in London.

Later, to achieve a more holistic approach she pursued the paths of NLP and she is a certified NLP Practitioner and NLP Wellbeing Coach by the global organization INLPΤA. 

Today, she has her own company, Believe in Yourself, and she has her own office as a Nutritionist and Wellness Coach in Athens Greece. 

Implementing EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)

Tonia studied Economics at the University of Athens and she spent most of her professional careers as the manager of Consumer Engagement and Interaction for the Sales and Marketing departments of one of the biggest companies in Greece. Later in her life, she explored more her passion for nutrition and wellness and decided to follow her heart and study nutrition at the University of Greenwich in London.

Later, to achieve a more holistic approach she pursued the paths of NLP and she is a certified NLP Practitioner and NLP Wellbeing Coach by the global organization INLPΤA. 

Today, she has her own company, Believe in Yourself, and she has her own office as a Nutritionist and Wellness Coach in Athens Greece. 

Implementing EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)

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