Banana Split Overnight Protein Oats

Creamy chocolate protein oats topped with caramelized banana, strawberries, yogurt, crushed nuts, shredded coconut and a hot dark chocolate drizzle. These overnight oats have all the components of a decadent banana split, yet are naturally vegan, gluten-free, rich in both protein and fiber and contain no added sugar.

Ingredients

• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 extra ripe banana (mashed)
• 1 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 scoop (21 gm Sunwarrior Chocolate Classic Protein)
• 2 tbsp coconut yogurt - sub for vanilla Greek yogurt if not making vegan
• 2 tsp chia seeds
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• 1/2 tsp stevia
• Remaining half of banana (sliced into thick pieces + 1 tsp coconut oil, pinch of sea salt for caramelizing)
• Remaining half of banana (sliced into thick pieces + 1 tsp coconut oil, pinch of sea salt for caramelizing)
• Remaining half of banana (sliced into thick pieces + 1 tsp coconut oil, pinch of sea salt for caramelizing)
• 1/4 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 tbsp coconut flakes
• 1 tbsp crushed nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc)
• 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips (use Enjoy Life if making vegan + 1/4-1/2 tsp coconut oil)
• 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips (use Enjoy Life if making vegan + 1/4-1/2 tsp coconut oil)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour almond milk, protein powder and vanilla extract in a shaker cup or a jar with a lid. Shake to thoroughly mix.

2. 2

   In a medium-sized bowl or a large jar with a lid, combine oats, mashed banana, yogurt, chia seeds and stevia, stir to combine. Pour in milk/protein mixture and mix everything to thoroughly combine. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 5-6 hours.

3. 3

   The next morning, remove oats from the refrigerator and begin preparing toppings, if desired.

4. 4

   For caramelized banana, heat 1 tsp of coconut oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add banana slices and pinch of sea salt. Saute for ~2-3 mins per side, or until the flesh appears caramelized. Place on top of oats.

5. 5

   For chocolate drizzle, combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Nook for ~20 seconds, stir, and nook again for 10-15 seconds, or until chocolate has melted.

6. 6

   Once all desired toppings are on oats, use a small spoon to drizzle dark chocolate on top. Serve!