By Ingredients:
30g oat flour (blended oats)
1 scoop salted caramel soy protein isolate
1 tbsp milled flax seeds
1 tbsp cacao powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 mashed banana
120ml hazelnut milk
Method:
Mix everything, pour 3/4 into a ramekin and spoon in a little chocolate pot in the centre and cover with the remaining batter. Add toasted flaked almonds on top.
Oven bake for 25 mins at 180C/160C fan. Top with a almond nuttercup after baking. Enjoy!
(Recipe: Jenni, Instagram/practicewhatupeach)
Benefits:
Apart from being rich in antioxidants and being incredibly nutritious, oats can improve blood sugar control, can lower cholesterol levels and protect LDL Cholesterol from damage. Unlike wheat flour, oat flour doesn’t contain any gluten instead, has more protein and fiber than regular flour.
Its soluble fiber – beta-glucan aids in digestion, keeps the stomach satiated, keeps hunger pangs at bay while keeping one full. Hence, it is a suitable flour for weight loss.
Milled flaxseeds too improve digestive health, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, may benefit people with diabetes and also reduce the risk of cancer. Bananas, whether mashed or otherwise, help lower the level of stress as they are rich in potassium which is an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, acidity level and blood pressure.
As for the hazelnut milk, it too aids in improving blood sugar levels, reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and boost protection from cellular damage.
