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The Proof is in the Pudding

Try this delicious dessert, and also check out interesting Jungle Oats hacks.

Pear & cinnamon oat pudding

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Serves: 6

 

1 x 50g packet Jungle Oatso Easy Apple & Cinnamon

4 pears, peeled and chopped

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/3 cup + 2Tbs butter softened

1/2 cup + 1Tbs Castor Sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract

¼ cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. Grease a rectangular oven dish.
  3. Toss together pears and cinnamon. Place into oven dish.
  4. Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs, one at a time; beating well after each.
  6. Pour in vanilla extract and mix.
  7. Add flour, Jungle Oatso Easy and baking powder. Mix until well combined.
  8. Spoon batter onto pears and bake for about 25–30 minutes or until the batter is cooked through and golden.
  9. Serve with warm custard.

Jungle Oats healthy benefits:

  • They are high in soluble fibre that lowers cholesterol. And, consuming oats while maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle assists with the prevention of heart disease.
  • Oats are low in GI and provide long-lasting energy.

Jungle Oats hacks:

  • Add a tablespoon of Jungle Oats to your morning shake to get fuller for longer.
  • Add an egg over easy to your cooked Jungle Oats to get your protein and carb mix.
  • For a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, make Jungle Oats balls; they will provide you with energy throughout the day.
  • Add berries and honey to your kids’ Jungle Oats for a sweeter kick.
  • Visit the Jungle Oats website to get more yummy recipes.

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