Banana Walnut Breakfast Oats

Simple and easy to prepare, make these oats the night before for a quick, healthy breakfast that will have you out the door in no time. No need to buy almond milk; the ingredients are already in this recipe—just blend and add your oats and other flavoring ingredients.

Ingredients

• 3 cups (720 ml) water
• 1 cup (150 g) almonds
• 1 large (160 g) banana, peeled, divided use
• 1 stick cinnamon, 3" (7cm)
• 2 Tablespoons (15 g) chia seed
• 1 cups (130 g) rolled oats
• ½ cup (55 g) walnuts

Directions

1. Place the water, almonds, 1/2 of the banana, and cinnamon into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds.
2. Remove the lid and add the chia seeds, oats, remaining banana, and walnuts. Secure the lid and select Variable 6. Pulse 4 – 5 times until the chia seeds, oats, and walnuts have been incorporated.
3. Portion into glass jars, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Notes

Totally customizable, this recipe can be made any way you like as long as you keep the oat-to-almond-milk ratio the same. Try adding blueberries, cherries, roasted squash, or sweet potatoes.

Nutrition

1 serving (248 g)48 g(

• Calories: 1630

• Total Fat: 26g

• Total Carbohydrate: 35g

  • Dietary Fiber: 9g
  • Sugars: 6g

• Protein: 12g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 5mg