As we usher in a new year, many of us are determined to kick bad habits and adopt healthier lifestyles. However, sticking to a specific diet can often feel restrictive, leaving you feeling like food choices are limited. But fear not, there's a foolproof recipe that parents swear by for a delicious breakfast 'cake'.
This isn't your typical sugar-laden carrot cake, but rather an oat-based flapjack-style treat with significantly fewer calories. I first came across this recipe a couple of years ago from healthy food creator @cakeontherun , which was making waves among Slimming World followers. Despite the buzz, I never got around to trying it.
Now, having been advised to reduce my sugar intake, I decided to give it a go. The ingredients include oats, egg, yoghurt, fruit and a dash of vanilla essence, resulting in a low-fat, low-calorie, high-fibre dish. It may not sound particularly enticing, but trust me, it's quite tasty, especially when topped with your favourite fruit - I opted for melon and strawberries.
What really amazed me was how satisfying it was, reports Manchester Evening News . I don't think I've ever managed to last from breakfast to lunch without needing a snack. I'm the type who always has a cereal bar in her handbag 'just in case', and keeps a stash of snacks in her office drawer for when hunger strikes.
Yet, after a slice of this oat cake paired with some yoghurt and fruit, I didn't feel the need to eat until 2pm. Even my dog was left puzzled, wondering where hi.
