Step 1

Blend the banana, date, cashews and water until warm, but not hot. (This takes around 2 minutes in a Vitamix for 1 serve.)

Step 2

While this blends, pre-warm your bowl(s) in the oven for a couple of minutes.

Step 3

Add oats and flax to the blender and blend until smooth.

Step 4

Put the extra oats into the bottom of your pre-warmed breakfast bowl,

Step 5

Pour blended porridge over oats and mix thoroughly.

Step 6

Leave to sit for 5 minutes or so to allow oats to soften (while you clean up).

Step 7

Top with a drizzle of maple syrup, the sultanas and banana slices.