We have a play on words here, this is a great pre or post marathon training (or half marathon, or any run) breakfast and also a homage to the delight that is a snickers bar. Anyone of a certain age will remember the days when Snickers was called Marathon. I loved marathons and I love snickers, beware anyone leaving a packet of celebrations around, there will be no mini snickers left. So this is perfect combo of delight and running fuel that tastes like a snickers bar, but much healthier of course!
This recipe is for one portion – I can only make one portion at a time because it is impossible to leave alone.
Marathon overnight oats
- 200ml almond milk
- 2 medjool dates
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cacao powder
- 50g oats
- 1 tablespoon crunchy peanut butter*
Blend the milk, dates, syrup and cacao. Put the oats into a bowl and add the blended mixture. Then add the peanut butter and stir through well by hand.*
Leave in the fridge overnight. Maybe sprinkle some grated dark chocolate over the top if you want to make it look a bit prettier.
*A note about the peanut butter – the final consistency will depend on the texture of your peanut butter. Personally I cannot say enough good things about the new deep roast peanut butter by Manilife, it mixes into this recipe with perfection. More gloopy versions will require more whisking abilities to break it up.
PS – if you liked this, you might like the Snicker Smoothie which you can find under smoothies.
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