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Overnight oats with banana slices, pecans, and a drizzle of honey, a perfect breakfast idea.

Overnight Oats with Banana and Pecans

A quick and easy oatmeal recipe perfect for busy mornings or even breakfast for dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oatmeal
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
  • 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup plus more for drizzling
For Serving
  • 1 medium ripe banana, sliced
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine oats, almond milk, chia seeds, cinnamon, salt, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until oatmeal thickens, 4 to 6 minutes. Fold in the mashed banana and maple syrup.
  2. Serve topped with sliced banana, pecans, and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 12.5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 212mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10.5g

Notes

This recipe is a great base. Feel free to add other fruits or nuts as you like.

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