Baked Banana with Cinnamon & Walnuts

This is the laziest dessert in the world. A banana, baked in its skin until soft and caramelised, then split open and topped with cinnamon, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey. Serve with yoghurt. It's warm, sweet, and takes almost no effort.

Ingredients (Serves 1):

• 1 banana (ripe but firm)
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp honey
• Greek yoghurt to serve

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
2. Place the banana, still in its skin, on a baking tray. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the skin is dark and the banana is soft.
3. Carefully slit the skin open. Sprinkle the banana with cinnamon, walnuts, and honey.
4. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt.

Why it's gut-friendly: Bananas are rich in potassium and gentle on the stomach. Walnuts provide omega-3s. Honey is antimicrobial. A warm, simple dessert.