Treat yourself in the morning to this healthy oat bake packed with cocoa nibs, hazelnuts, porridge oats and dried cherries. It’s delicious served with yogurt
Prep:15 mins
Serves 6
75g dried cherries1 tbsp chia seeds500ml hazelnut milk200g jumbo porridge oats3 tbsp cocoa powder1 tbsp cocoa nibs1 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla extract50g blanched hazelnutsfat-free yogurt and sugar-free cherry compote, to serve (optional)
STEP 1Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cover the cherries with boiling water and set aside for 10 mins. Meanwhile, mix the chia seeds with 3 tbsp warm water. STEP 2Drain the cherries and put in a large bowl with the soaked chia and the remaining ingredients, except the hazelnuts. Tip into a 2-litre ovenproof dish and scatter over the hazelnuts, then bake for 25-30 mins until piping hot in the middle. Serve with yogurt and cherry compote, if you like.
