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RecipeOvernight Chocolate-Banana Oatmeal

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
  • 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
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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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This recipe makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
  • 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)

 

Preparation:

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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