Dark Chocolate & Banana Oatmeal Power Pudding
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A rich, warming oat pudding made with ripe banana, unsweetened dark cocoa, and plant protein — naturally sweet with no refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 40g Rolled oats
- 1/2 Ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tbsp Unsweetened dark cocoa powder (70%+)
- 150ml Oat or almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp Chia seeds
- Optional: 5g dark chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Combine oats, mashed banana, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan.
- Pour in plant milk and stir to combine.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 4–5 minutes until creamy and thick.
- Pour into a bowl, sprinkle chia seeds on top.
- Optionally top with a few dark chocolate chips and serve warm.
📖 Related Fasting Guides & Research
Ingredients
- 40g Rolled oats
- 1/2 Ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tbsp Unsweetened dark cocoa powder (70%+)
- 150ml Oat or almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp Chia seeds
- Optional: 5g dark chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Combine oats, mashed banana, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan.
- Pour in plant milk and stir to combine.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 4–5 minutes until creamy and thick.
- Pour into a bowl, sprinkle chia seeds on top.
- Optionally top with a few dark chocolate chips and serve warm.
📚 Scientific Studies & Medical References (5 Sources) ▼
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- New England Journal of Medicine (2019): de Cabo R, Mattson MP. Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease. N Engl J Med. 381(26):2541-2551. PubMed 31881139 • DOI
- Cell Metabolism (2014): Levine ME, Suarez JA, Brandhorst S, et al. Low Protein Intake and Periodic Fasting Promote Longevity and Autophagy. Cell Metab. 19(3):407-417. PubMed 24606898 • DOI
- Obesity (Silver Spring, 2018): Anton SD, Moehl K, Donahoo WT, et al. Flipping the Metabolic Switch: Understanding and Applying Health Benefits of Fasting. Obesity. 26(2):254-268. PubMed 29086496 • DOI
- Annual Review of Nutrition (2017): Patterson RE, Sears DD. Metabolic Effects of Intermittent Fasting. Annu Rev Nutr. 37:371-393. PubMed 28715993 • DOI
- Autophagy (2010): Alirezaei M, Kemball CC, Flynn CT, et al. Short-term fasting induces profound neuronal and systemic autophagy. Autophagy. 6(6):702-710. PubMed 20534972 • DOI
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