A Back to School Meal Done Right - Banana Walnut Overnight Oatmeal

School is here and moms are looking for an easy fuel-filled breakfast option for both them and their kids!  I’ve spoken once before about the importance of finding a well-rounded breakfast option to start your day.  According to MyPlate this would include a protein, carbohydrate, fruit, and dairy source.  Overnight oatmeal is an easy fix to meet your “complete” breakfast by picking an option from each of those categories.  Use these examples to help you get started:

Protein:  CardioWhey Protein Powder, almonds, walnuts, pecans, or pumpkin seeds

Carbohydrate: …OATS of course!!

Fruit:  Frozen or fresh fruit of any kind

Dairy:  Milk, milk alternatives, or Greek yogurt

Ingredients:

• ½ cup rolled oats

• ½ cup milk or milk alternative

• ½ banana, sliced

• 1 scoop CardioWhey Vanilla Bean

• 1 tsp. chia seeds

• 1 tbsp. walnuts, chopped

• 1 tbsp. dark chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Mix all dry ingredients in Mason jar and place in the pantry until your ready to use the next morning.

2. Pour milk and fruit in Mason jar and shake well, ensuring all ingredients are mixed. Place in fridge for a minimum of 4 hours and enjoy!

Mindful Nutrition with Megan,

Megan Callahan, MS, RD, LD