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Baklava oats

'Teta Would Hate This' because... baklava deserves layers of delicate filo, not two minutes in the microwave. But somehow, all the familiar flavours are still there: honey, cinnamon, pistachios, walnuts and a hint of orange blossom, transforming humble oats into a breakfast that tastes surprisingly like home.

Baklava oats
Credit: Katie Lolas

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By Katie Lolas

Source: SBS


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  • serves 1 people
  • preparation 5 minutes
  • cooking 2 minutes
  • difficulty Easy level

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup crushed Weet-Bix
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1½ tbsp honey
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped pistachios
  • ½ tbsp finely chopped walnuts
  • ½ tsp orange blossom water

To serve (optional... but highly encouraged):

  • Crushed pistachios
  • Crushed walnuts
  • Extra drizzle of honey
  • Orange or mandarin segments

Instructions

  1. Add the oats, crushed Weet-Bix, milk, honey, cinnamon, pistachios, walnuts and orange blossom water to a medium microwave-safe ramekin or mug. Stir well to combine.
  2. Microwave on high for 1½ minutes.
  3. Stir, then microwave for a further 30 seconds, or until thick and creamy.
  4. Let the oats stand for 30 seconds before topping with extra pistachios, walnuts, a drizzle of honey and fresh orange or mandarin segments, if using.

Cook’s Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


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