Chocolate, Coconut & Banana Breakfast Brownie

Chocolate, Coconut & Banana Breakfast Brownie

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Breakfast is one of those meals that many of us get a bit frustrated with, we end up making the same old thing morning after morning, until it just gets repetitive and dull, so I decided to delve into my recipe book collection to see if there was anything that might inspire me and guess what? I did! I stumbled upon a glorious recipe by Aine Carlin in her book ‘Keeping it Vegan’ that amalgamates the humble chocolate brownie with that traditional healthy staple that is porridge (OR Oatmeal as many of you may also know it as), to create BREAKFAST BROWNIE! I of course have pinched a few basic measurements of some of the ingredients, but swapped and added to create my own version.

Now I know what you may be thinking…Chocolate Brownie…healthy, isn’t that a treat? Yes it is very much so a treat indeed however, oats release energy slowly and we are using unprocessed organic chocolate combined with natural sugars. You wouldn’t want to eat this every day, but to include as part of a healthy and balanced diet; it allows for an exciting variation during the week.

This morning treat will not only get you motivated, but is super quick and simple to make and will keep for up to three days in an airtight tin to be enjoyed another day.

What will I need?

1 x Measuring Jug

1 x Medium Mixing Bowl

1 x Small (ish) oven-proof Glass OR Ceramic Dish (oval OR square are ideal!)

Wooden Spoon

Silicon Spatula (don’t worry if you don’t have one of these)

Pallet knife

Medium size plate

Ingredients

Serves 1-2 people

100ml Hemp OR Almond Milk

½ tbsp. Raw Cacao Powder

½ tbsp. Coconut Sugar

½ tsp. Natural Vanilla Extract (NOT Essence)

75g Rolled Oats (NOT instant)

1 tbsp. Desiccated Coconut

4 Walnuts roughly chopped

2 Large squares Organic dark chocolate (at least 70% Cocoa Solids)roughly chopped plus an extra square for melting

Pinch of Pink Himalayan Rock salt OR Sea Salt

1 large Ripe Banana

Method

Preheat your oven to 160 degrees C

1. In a measuring jug, pour in the Almond Milk, then add the Raw Cacao Powder, Coconut Sugar and Vanilla Extract and whisk until well combined; then pour into a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the Oats; Salt; Desiccated Coconut, Walnuts & chocolate to the wet ingredients and with a wooden spoon mix until well combined.
3. Cut the Banana in half, then slice down each half lengthways, about 5 slices on each half I found to be perfect! Lay these across the bottom of your dish.
4. With a spatula OR wooden spoon, scrape the chocolaty oaty mixture over the top of the banana slices and then spread evenly with a pallet knife OR the back of a spoon.
5. Let bake for 20 minutes then leave to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a plate.
6. Melt the remaining square of chocolate in the microwave for 20 seconds and drizzle over the top, then cut in half and enjoy!

TIP! For a gluten-free version, you can use Organic Gluten-free oats! 

 Serving Suggestions

Pour over a little extra Hemp OR Almond Milk and a drizzle of Agave nectar for extra decadence! This is also delicious served with a dollop of soya OR Coconut yogurt.

A Friendly Note

I am extremely passionate about animals and their welfare, so much so that I have decided to send a donation to a chosen small animal charity each month. Although not mandatory, I am asking for a small donation for every recipe that you use, 10% of it WILL go to the charity. Find out more here.