Courgette & Oat Breakfast Fritters

These are somewhere between a fritter and a pancake. Grated courgette, oats, egg, and a bit of cheese, fried until golden and crisp. They're savoury, satisfying, and a great way to sneak some greens into your morning without feeling like you're eating a salad at 8am.

Ingredients (Serves 1, makes 4–5 fritters):

• 1 small courgette, grated
• 50g rolled oats (blitzed to a coarse flour)
• 1 egg
• 20g Parmesan or cheddar, grated (optional)
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil for frying
• A dollop of Greek yoghurt and a squeeze of lemon to serve

Method:

1. Put the grated courgette in a clean tea towel and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. (This stops the fritters being soggy.)
2. In a bowl, mix the courgette, oat flour, egg, cheese if using, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
4. Spoon tablespoon-sized dollops of the mixture into the pan. Flatten slightly.
5. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
6. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt and a squeeze of lemon.

Why it's gut-friendly: Courgette is hydrating and gentle on the stomach. Oats provide prebiotic fibre. Eggs add protein. A light, savoury breakfast that won't weigh you down.