Bananas Foster Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

Overnight Oats:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1/4 cup greek yogurt

• 1/2 banana mashed

• 1 scoop protein powder optional

Banana Topping:

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

• 1/2 banana sliced

• 1/2 ounce brandy optional

• 1 tablespoon sugar-free maple syrup or pure maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons coconut milk or almond milk

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, pecans, or other nut

Optional Toppings:

• sugar-free whipped cream

• additional syrup

Utensils:

• air tight jar

• spoon

• skillet

• tongs

Instructions:

1. prepare ingredients

Overnight Oats:

1. prepare ingredients

2. add all overnight oat ingredients into an airtight jar and mix together with a spoon until well combined

3. seal the jar and place in the fridge for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight

Banana Foster:

1. you can make this the night before and add it to the oats overnight or make the morning of; if made the night before the bananas will lose some of their texture

2. get a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of coconut oil

3. once the pan is hot add the sliced bananas in a single layer

4. shake the pan to make sure the bananas don't stick to the bottom and allow them to caramelized on one side for 3 minutes then flip using tongs and caramelize for an additional 2 minutes

5. turn off the heat on the pan and carefully pour 1/2 oz of brandy into the pan to deglaze the surface and create a sauce; if not using just skip this step

6. add 2 tbsp of coconut milk to the pan

7. add 1 tbsp of syrup to the pan

8. add 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract to the pan

9. add 1 tbsp chopped nuts to the pan

10. sprinkle over 1/4 tsp of cinnamon to the bananas and toss together until bananas are fully coated and the liquid is sticky

11. add the banana topping to the top of the oats and place in the fridge or eat warm

This will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

*The calories for this is for the overnight oats and banana topping and does not include protein powder or additional toppings*