Good Morning. It is beautiful in Colorado. We did get some snow last week, just a dusting, and some rain which was needed. The weekend was amazing with temps almost in the 70′s. My daughter found this great website www.ohsheglows.com and I saw this recipe and thought I would add it to our blog. So many of us are busy to get out the door and may not have time for a great breakfast. Remember you should be eating breakfast if you are no longer in phase 2. I am currently in phase 2 but will try this when I get done with phase 3. Hope you all enjoy. Make your breakfast the night before, no cooking involved and grab and go in the morning. Have a wonderful week. Terry
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Almond milk (or your choice – regular milk may be used if you are not vegan)
- 1/3 cup regular oats
- 1 tbsp carob powder (I buy it at bulk Barn)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- Tiny pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp walnuts, chopped (optional, or use other nuts)
- 1 ripe banana, chopped
- Maple syrup to drizzle, to taste (optional)
Directions: Mix the dry ingredients (oats, carob powder, chia seeds, optional walnuts, salt) in a medium sized bowl with a whisk. Now pour in the milk and pure vanilla extract, Whisk well until all clumps are gone. Finally, Stir in the chopped ripe banana. Place in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight. You can cover it, or leave it under covered. When ready, give it a good stir and enjoy. Drizzle a bit of maple syrup on top if you wish! You can get creative with different mix-ins too.
Nutritional info (Serves 1, not including walnuts): approx. ~450 kcals, 14 grams fat (includes 6.3 g Omega-3 & 1.9 g Omega-6), 20 grams fibre, and 16 grams protein.
