This Creamy Banana Cashew Overnight Oatmeal Offers 15 Grams of Protein

Not a fan of sugar in your oatmeal? Not at all into chalky-tasting protein powder? Then you’ll love this low-sugar, high-protein overnight oatmeal recipe that’s oh so creamy and naturally sweet. The secret? Mashed chickpeas and banana.

Offering a whopping 15 grams of protein and almost 11 grams of fiber, this breakfast is perfect if you’re trying to lose weight — it’ll keep you full and energized for hours. And the best part is that it only takes five minutes the night before to throw together.

DIRECTIONS

1. Mash one quarter of a banana (save the other quarter for the topping) and chickpeas in a mason jar or small bowl.
2. Add the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and soymilk and mix together.
3. Place in the fridge overnight.
4. In the morning, slice the remaining banana on top, add the chopped cashews and a sprinkle of cinnamon, and enjoy.

 

 

INGREDIENTS

1/2 banana
1 tablespoon chickpeas
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2/3 cup unsweetened soy milk
1 tablespoon salted cashews, chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Mash one quarter of a banana (save the other quarter for the topping) and chickpeas in a mason jar or small bowl.
2. Add the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and soymilk and mix together.
3. Place in the fridge overnight.
4. In the morning, slice the remaining banana on top, add the chopped cashews and a sprinkle of cinnamon, and enjoy.

INFORMATION

Category: Breakfast/Brunch

Yield: 1 serving

Cook Time: 5 minutes

NUTRITION

Calories per serving: 368