Whether your mornings are leisurely or rushed, these Maple, Almond Butter and Banana Overnight Oats make the perfect breakfast.
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Maple, Almond Butter and Banana Overnight Oats
Why “overnight” Oats? Soaking grains overnight makes them easier to digest and gives them a firmer texture than cooking. People that object to cooked oats because of the ‘mush factor often appreciate overnight oats because they feel a little more like muesli. Oats contain more protein and fat than most grains and are loaded with important vitamins, minerals and antioxidant plant compounds. Half a cup (78 grams) of dry oats contains:
- Manganese: 191% of the RDI
- Phosphorus: 41% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 34% of the RDI
- Copper: 24% of the RDI
- Iron: 20% of the RDI
- Zinc: 20% of the RDI
- Folate: 11% of the RDI
- Vitamin B1 (thiamin): 39% of the RDI
- Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 10% of the RDI
- Smaller amounts of calcium, potassium, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and vitamin B3 (niacin)
SO WHAT’S In Overnight Oats?
In this case, we mix whole old fashioned rolled oats, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and cinnamon and let soak overnight.
The Toppings:
I love overnight oats topped with almond butter, bananas and coconut, but you can also sprinkle on chopped dates, pecans or walnuts, or fresh berries.
Want to Make Your Own Almond Milk?
It’s much easier than you might think to make your own almond milk and it tastes so much better and is much creamier than store bought!
THE RECIPE: MAPLE, ALMOND BUTTER AND BANANA OVERNIGHT OATS
Tips and what you need: If you are making this for a ‘grab and go I recommend using small mason jars or two small containers with a lids. I love black chia seeds for this recipe.
Maple, Almond Butter and Banana Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Overnight Oats
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk (or your favorite milk with a drop of vanilla added)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons black chia seeds
- pinch of sea salt
Toppings
I like the following combinations:
- Banana slices, almond butter, Shredded coconut
- Chopped dates and pecans
- Berries and walnuts
Instructions
- Place oats, milk, cinnamon, syrup, chia seeds and pinch of sea salt in a bowl or mason jar and mix well. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Remove from fridge and add your choice of toppings suggested above
Notes
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