Overnight Oats
(Chocolate Banana)
Gluten-free, Dairy-free and vegan
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Prep time: 15 minutes
Wait time: 8 hours-overnight
Difficulty: medium
Makes: 4 x250ml servings
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INGREDIENTS
1 1/3c quick rolled oats
2 tbsp chia seeds
1c Yoggu coconut yogurt
2tbsp almond butter
1.5 very ripe banana
1/2 tsp vanilla
2tsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup oat milk
pinch (or two!) of salt
1/2tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
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put chocolate chips and coconut oil into a small double boiler or a small aluminum or glass bowl that can fit inside a slightly larger saucepan with about an inch of water at the bottom
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turn heat to medium-low, stir occasionally, and adjust heat if needed so as not to come to a boil
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while the chocolate is melting, set out 4 vessels (I use 500ml mason jars
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on a plate mash the banana to be as smooth as possible and then put it into a medium bowl
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in this bowl add in the maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla. Mix well
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scoop about half of this mixture into a smaller bowl and set it aside
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Now in the medium bowl add the oats, oat milk, cinnamon, salt, and chia seeds. be sure to combine well so that there are no dry clumps of oats
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Using a spoon that will fit into your jars, scoop the oat mixture into the jars as evenly as possible.
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*I don't like to pack the oats in there so as to give them room to expand but I will tamp the jars on a towel on the counter once or twice to help them settle in*
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*also, the chocolate should be ready by now so carefully take the chocolate out of the hot water and set it aside to cool a bit*
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Into the small bowl that was set aside add the almond butter and mix well.
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scoop this mixture evenly on top of your oats
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Once the chocolate has cooled enough to touch but not too much to have gotten clumps, carefully spoon a layer on top of your layered oats. This is where you can add as much or as little as you want - making it a breakfast or a dessert!
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Let this sit for about 5 more minutes and then you can sprinkle on some coarse salt to make it look a little fancy and also extra delicious!
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put your oats in the fridge overnight and enjoy them within 4 days!