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Roasted Nectarine Oats
Updated: Jul 1
Delicious, sweet roasted nectarines served with a warming, creamy oats.
Last week my wonderful husband surprised me with a big box of nectarines which he bought from our favourite greengrocer. I am not exaggerating when I say these are probably the best nectarines I have ever eaten.
Juicy and super sweet.
You know how much I love my oats, so adding some of these nectarines to my breakfast was a given.
And how do you make them even better? Roast them in the oven.
NECTARINES
This juicy stone fruit contain nutrients that help enhance immunity, protect vision and help improve our skin health.
They are also high in fiber, which (as we all know) is good for our digestion and thanks to its soluble fiber it can also aid weight loss.
Nectarines contain powerful antioxidants that help strengthen our immune system and can reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Another amazing benefit is that they are low in calories and have a low glycaemic index which means they are a suitable go-to food for diabetics if they are paired with protein and fat, such as this recipe!
NO NECTARINES
Simply replace them with peaches, apricots or any other stone fruit.
HOW TO ROAST THE NECTARINES
Roasting the nectarines is a lot easier than you might think.
Simply cut the fruit into wedges and transfer them to a small roasting tray. Add 2 - 3 tbsp water, drizzle with vegan honey (optional) and cover with foil.
Bake in the oven at 200C for 10 - 15 minutes.
If you prefer them really soft, simply roast them for another 5 or so minutes.
Depending on the softness of the fruit, you might have to roast them for longer or shorter time.
To caramelise the nectarines even more, simply turn up the temperature of the oven to about 220C, but keep an eye on them.
ADD SOME PLANT PROTEIN
By adding hemp seeds, chia seeds and sunflower seeds you include a good amount of protein.
Adding a dollop of 100% nutbutter or coconut yoghurt (or both!) will take care of the healthy fats.
REASONS YOU WILL LOVE THIS BREAKFAST
it is easy to make
simple ingredients
it is filling
satisfying
healthy
and so delicious!
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
Swap the cooked oats for an overnight oat
Substitute the nectarines with any other stone fruit.
Swap the oats for a buckwheat porridge
Sweeten your oats with mashed banana or grated apple if you don't want to use maple syrup or vegan honey.
OTHER BREAKFASTS YOU MIGHT LIKE
ROASTED NECTARINE OATS
Delicious, sweet roasted nectarines served with a warming, creamy oats.
Yield: 1 serving
Time: 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE COOKED OATS
40g whole rolled oats (for gluten-free option make sure the oats it is gluten-free specified)
120 ml oat or almond milk, or to your liking
1 small banana, mashed (optional)
pinch of salt
FOR THE NECTARINES
1 nectarine, sliced into wedges
1 tbsp maple syrup or vegan honey
TO SERVE
vegan yoghurt
a drizzle maple syrup or vegan honey (optional)
dusting of cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE NECTARINES
Preheat the oven to 200c or 180c (fan)
Add wedges into a small roasting tray. Add 2 - 3 tbsp water and cover with foil.
Bake in the oven for 10 - 15 minutes, or until soft to your liking. Add more water if needed.
Depending on the softness of the fruit, you might have to roast them for longer or shorter time.
Once roasted drizzle with vegan honey and mix well. (This is optional).
Set aside.
FOR THE OATS
Whilst the nectarines are in the oven, cook the oats on low.
Cook the oats to your liking or as per instructions on the packaging.
I cooked mine for about 10 - 12 minutes.
TO ASSEMBLE
Transfer the cooked oats into a bowl.
Add a dollop of yoghurt and top with the roasted nectarine slices.
Dust with cinnamon and a drizzle of vegan honey.
Serve immediately.
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