RecipeOvernight Chocolate-Banana Oatmeal

- Calories: 298
- Protein: 11 g
- Total Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 55 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
Quick Meal
This breakfast is perfect for those hectic mornings when you’re out the door without a second to spare. Luckily, this slimming overnight oatmeal can be prepared the night before—just grab a spoon in the morning and voila! Breakfast is served.
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- ¾ cup skim milk
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ ripe banana, finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)
Add milk, oats, chia seeds, banana, unsweetened cocoa powder and optional maple syrup to a container with a lid.
Close lid and shake to mix well.
Place in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, grab your totable breakfast and a spoon!
If you prefer your oatmeal warm, microwave for about 1 minute.
Note: Nutrition information based on 1 teaspoon maple syrup.
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