Healthy Lotus Speculoos Oatmeal

Are you looking for a healthy and delicious breakfast that you can have on the table in no time? This Lotus Oatmeal is everything you are looking for: easy to make, nutritious and incredibly tasty.

• Quick & easy: Ready in 20 minutes, including baking time.
• Healthy: Oatmeal as a base, supplemented with natural ingredients such as applesauce and milk of your choice.
• Delicious: A dash of lotus spread makes it irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients (for 1 serving)

• 1 bag (40g) Vanilla Collagen Oatmeal
• 1 heaping tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
• 4 tablespoons milk of your choice (regular or plant-based)
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon speculoos spread
• (Optional) 3 mini chocolate chip cookies

For the topping:

• 1 teaspoon melted speculoos spread

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Mix the base: Mix the oats with applesauce, milk and baking powder in a bowl until smooth.
3. Assemble: Spoon mixture into a small baking dish or ramekin. Add a teaspoon of speculoos spread into the center and press lightly with the back of a spoon. For extra crunch, crumble 3 mini chocolate chip cookies and sprinkle on top.
4. Baking: Place in the oven and bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
5. Finishing: Let the cake cool for 5 minutes. In the meantime, melt a teaspoon of speculoos spread in the microwave (30 sec) as a topping.
6. Fiber: Finish off your breakfast with a large handful of blueberries on top

Enjoy your warm oatmeal with a creamy center!

Tips & Variations

• Vegan option: Use vegetable milk and choose a vegan alternative for the lotus speculoos spread.
• Extra crunch: Add extra chopped nuts, cacao nibs or some Peanut Love Granola to the oatmeal.
• Extra nutrition: add more fruit as a topping such as a banana or kiwi, add a large tablespoon of Yogurt or Skyr as a topping, you can also add an extra tablespoon of Boost Mix to the oat mixture before putting it in the oven for Omega 3 and extra protein. Or replace the melted speculoos spread with a tablespoon of melted peanut butter for less sugar.

Why is oatmeal so healthy?

Oatmeal is packed with fiber and complex carbohydrates, which help you feel fuller for longer. It's also a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.