#Awakening the Appetite:Breakfast - Blueberry and Banana Oatmeal with Lemon Crema

#Awakening the Appetite:Breakfast - Blueberry and Banana Oatmeal with Lemon Crema

The bursting freshness of blueberries paired with bananas is classic and the addition of a zesty lemon cream makes the whole dish sparkle.

Serves 4
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3 cups water
¼ teaspoon salt
1 punnet fresh blueberries (about 150g)
1 whole ripe banana

For the lemon crema:
Zest of 1 lemon
150ml double cream


Directions:
• Combine the oats, water and salt together in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to a gentle simmer, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.
• Wash and pick through the blueberries, discarding any that appear bruised or damaged. Make sure that you dry the blueberries thoroughly. Set them aside.
• Peel the banana and cut into 4 equal parts and slice each part into 5 slices. Set them aside.
• To make the lemon crema, combine the lemon zest and double cream in a small bowl, and whisk until slightly thickened.
• To assemble, take 4 medium bowls and add the warm oatmeal to each. Scatter the blueberries and bananas over the top of the oatmeal. Place a generous dollop of the lemon crema on top of each and serve.

Note:
Everything, except the preparation of the oatmeal, can be done in advance and assembled as soon as the oatmeal has been cooked.