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.