This MIND Diet-inspired recipe comes from Memory and Aging Program Associate Director, Meghan Riddle, MD . Blueberries contain a compound that has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and flax seed is a superfood. Combine that with the vitamins B and E found in oatmeal and you have a brain healthy breakfast to kick start your day.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 tbsp ground flax seed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, divided, optional
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 2 cups oat milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla or almond extract
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- 2 small bananas, peeled and coined
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tbsp brown sugar, topping, optional
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly grease an 8x11 baking dish.
- In a large bowl mix together the rolled oats, 1/4 cup shredded coconut, 1/4 cup almonds (optional), ground flax seed, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
- In another bowl mix together maple syrup, oat milk and extracts.
- Lay the coined banana slices over the bottom of the greased baking dish then sprinkle half of the blueberries to cover.
- Cover the fruits with the dry oat mixture then slowly drizzle the milk mixture over the oats.
- Top with the remaining blueberries, remaining shredded coconut and optional remaining almonds.
- Optionally top the dish with a sprinkle of brown sugar.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top starts to turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Enjoy!
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