Recipe: Overnight tropical 'not' oats

Masterchef contestant Georgia Barnes awarded first prize to this delicious breakfast treat at Endeavour's recent Virtual Cook-Off, where students competed against one another for a place among the top three.

First place winner Katherin Maitre was delighted by her win. Now in her second year studying a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine at Endeavour's Perth Campus, Katherin believes strong functioning gut health is a core part of improving a person's health and wellbeing. She said this formed part of the inspiration for her recipe.

Kathrin said her future goal is to work with mums and bubs. "I'm looking to focus on prenatal and post-natal care, as well as making sure that kids are getting the best start to their growth and function," said Katherin. "I'm a huge advocate for gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives and the significant improvements that a few simple changes to a diet can make for a person."

Katherin is looking forward to developing her own recipe book. In the meantime, check out some of her delightfully decorated sweet treats and other delicious recipes on Instagram @takeout_cake

Overnight tropical 'not' oats

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rice flakes
• 1/4 cup coconut yogurt
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• cinnamon, to taste
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• 1/2 banana, diced
• 1/2 mango, diced
• 1/2 passion fruit, pulp
• 1/2 lime, juice and zest

Directions

Add the rice flakes, coconut yogurt, almond milk, cinnamon and honey to a bowl; stir to combine.

Transfer mixture to a serving glass, cover and refrigerate overnight.

In a separate bowl, mix together diced banana, mango, passion fruit pulp, lime juice and zest. Add to chilled rice flake mix. Drizzle with extra honey, if desired.

Be sure to try our Virtual Cook-Off second and third place winners' recipes as well!

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