Banana Walnut Breakfast Oats
Simple and easy to prepare, make these oats the night before for a quick, healthy breakfast that will have you out the door in no time. No need to buy almond milk; the ingredients are already in this recipe—just blend and add your oats and other flavoring ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (720 ml) water
- 1 cup (150 g) raw almonds
- 1 large (160 g) banana, peeled, divided use
- 1 stick cinnamon, 3" (7cm)
- 2 Tablespoons (15 g) chia seed
- 1 ½ cups (130 g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (55 g) chopped walnuts
Directions
- Place the water, almonds, 1/2 of the banana, and cinnamon into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds.
- Remove the lid and add the chia seeds, oats, remaining banana, and walnuts. Secure the lid and select Variable 6. Pulse 4 – 5 times until the chia seeds, oats, and walnuts have been incorporated.
- Portion into glass jars, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Chef's Notes
- Totally customizable, this recipe can be made any way you like as long as you keep the oat-to-almond-milk ratio the same. Try adding blueberries, cherries, roasted squash, or sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (720 ml) water
- 1 cup (150 g) raw almonds
- 1 large (160 g) banana, peeled, divided use
- 1 stick cinnamon, 3" (7cm)
- 2 Tablespoons (15 g) chia seed
- 1 ½ cups (130 g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (55 g) chopped walnuts
Directions
- Place the water, almonds, 1/2 of the banana, and cinnamon into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds.
- Remove the lid and add the chia seeds, oats, remaining banana, and walnuts. Secure the lid and select Variable 6. Pulse 4 – 5 times until the chia seeds, oats, and walnuts have been incorporated.
- Portion into glass jars, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Chef's Notes
- Totally customizable, this recipe can be made any way you like as long as you keep the oat-to-almond-milk ratio the same. Try adding blueberries, cherries, roasted squash, or sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (720 ml) water
- 1 cup (150 g) raw almonds
- 1 large (160 g) banana, peeled, divided use
- 1 stick cinnamon, 3" (7cm)
- 2 Tablespoons (15 g) chia seed
- 1 ½ cups (130 g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (55 g) chopped walnuts
Directions
- Place the water, almonds, 1/2 of the banana, and cinnamon into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds.
- Remove the lid and add the chia seeds, oats, remaining banana, and walnuts. Secure the lid and select Variable 6. Pulse 4 – 5 times until the chia seeds, oats, and walnuts have been incorporated.
- Portion into glass jars, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Chef's Notes
- Totally customizable, this recipe can be made any way you like as long as you keep the oat-to-almond-milk ratio the same. Try adding blueberries, cherries, roasted squash, or sweet potatoes.
