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Overnight Oats: Banana Cream Pie

The perfect way to start your day!
You can top with a variety of choices for ultimate flavor.
Especially yummy with just chopped walnuts and slices of banana!

Overnight oats are a popular breakfast in Switzerland.
They were created by Dr. Maximillian Bircher for his patients in Zurich because it helps to slow digestion and feel fuller, longer.

Ingredients

  • 1 large banana, mashed (extra banana for topping)
  • 1-1/2 c. old fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1-1/2 Tbls. chia seeds
  • 1-1/2 t. honey
  • ¾ t. vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 Tbls. plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 c. plain, unsweetened almond milk (regular milk is fine)

Toppings

  • banana slices with strawberries
  • banana slices with chopped walnuts (adding unsweetened coconut is optional)
  • banana slices with mini chocolate chips (adding unsweetened coconut is optional)

Instructions

Mash banana in a medium sized bowl.

To the bowl, add oats, chia seeds, honey, vanilla, yogurt and milk; mix well. Transfer to a large mason jar or cover bowl with saran wrap.

Refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, portion out a serving and add toppings of your choice.

Serves 4