Peanut Butter and Banana Oats

One of my kiddos favorites for breakfast or even an after school or sports fuel! This is filled with complex carbs and protein! Add some fruit or nuts for even more nutritional value!

The RECIPE

Ingredients:

• 1/3 Cup Rolled Oats

• 1/3 Cup Yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)

• 1/3 Cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)

• 1 Banana

• 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup

• 1 Tbsp butter of choice (peanut, almond)

• Fruit and Nuts of Choice

Directions:

In a standard mason jar mash the banana, then add the remaining ingredients, except fruit/nuts.  Mix well. Cover and place in refrigerator overnight. In the morning simply add in fruit and serve.

Soaked Overnight Oats

Soaked Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole grain rolled oats (NO quick oats)
• 2 cups filtered water
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons real butter
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• your favorite fruit 

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Directions:

In a 2-quart sauce pan add the dry oats. In a measuring bowl mix one cup of water and the apple cider vinegar then add to dry oats. This mixture will sit overnight on the stove

In the morning add the additional water and salt to the oatmeal mixture. Cook over a medium heat for about 5-8 minutes till cooked.

 Once cooked, add butter and cinnamon. Mix together and then add a favorite fruit!