Low-FODMAP Overnight Banana Chocolate Oats featuring Colleen from FODMAP Life!

Posted on June 29, 2016

We love sharing new and creative recipes with our FODMAP Friendly family!

Today, Colleen from FODMAP Life brings us a delicious and FODMAP Friendly inspired breakfast recipe, perfect for this time of the year.

Low-FODMAP Overnight Banana Chocolate Oats

It’s the weekend!  What does that mean?  Relaxing by the pool, seeing friends, going to a BBQ or will you be running errands, going to events, cleaning the house?  Whatever you have on schedule, the weekends are a great time to do some meal planning for the low-FODMAP diet, and overnight oats are an easy meal to make.  They are great to bring to work on Monday – whatever work means for you.  You might have a 9-5, maybe you’re retired and busy volunteering or running after little ones.  Whatever the case, make the low-FODMAP diet work for you and plan ahead.  It saves time and unnecessary anxiety and hangriness!

Try out this delicious recipe next time you need an easy to make breakfast that will power you through your afternoon or workout!

overnight oats

image credit: Low-FODMAP Overnight Banana Chocolate Oats from The Everything® Low-FODMAP Diet Cookbook. Photo Kelly Jaggers. Publisher: F+W Media.

Overnight Banana Chocolate Oats

Per serving: Calories 342 | Fat: 11g | Protein: 7g | Sodium: 44mg | Fiber: 7g | Carbohydrates: 60g | Sugar: 34g

Serves 1

Ingredients:

1/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats

2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk

1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 ripe medium banana, mashed

2 tablespoons lactose-free vanilla yogurt

1/8 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract

2 teaspoons maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 ounce dark chocolate, smashed into chunks

1-2 banana slices, for garnish

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine oats and almond milk and stir.  Add cocoa powder, banana, yogurt, vanilla, maple syrup, and cinnamon; stir to combine.  Place in a canning jar and cover with lid.  Refrigerate overnight.
  2. The next day, top with chocolate chunks and banana slices and enjoy!  Can be stored in refrigerator up to 3 days.

ENJOY!

This post originally appeared on FODMAP Life, founded by Colleen Francioli – a Certified Nutritional Consultant, Author, Digital Health & Wellness Marketing Professional.

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