Closer Weekly

VANILLA BERRY OVERNIGHT OATS

Serves 2

-

1 small or medium ripe banana 1 cup rolled oats 3 tbsp. chia seeds 11⁄2 cups unsweetene­d almond milk 1⁄2 tsp. vanilla extract Toppings: sliced ripe banana, 10 medium

1 strawberri­es, ⁄4 cup blueberrie­s, 30 raspberrie­s or 1 blackberry, hempseeds, chia seeds, coconut flakes, chopped pitted dates, Cacao Drizzle topping* jar. Using a fork or the back of a spoon, gently mash the banana until a smooth paste forms. Add in the rest of the ingredient­s, mix well, and let sit for 15 min.

2. Remix well, then put in the refrigerat­or and chill overnight, or at least 8 hrs.

3. Enjoy as is or garnish with your toppings of choice.

*For Cacao Drizzle:

Blend together 1 to 2 tbsp. maple syrup, 2 tbsp. cacao or cocoa powder, and enough warm water until just smooth and thin enough to drizzle.

PER SERVING: 327 cal, 10g protein, 50g carbs, 13g fiber, 8g sugar, 11g fat

 ?? ?? Make-ahead
mmm!
1.
Slice the banana and place in a bowl or a wide-mouth mason
Make-ahead mmm! 1. Slice the banana and place in a bowl or a wide-mouth mason

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United States