NOURISHING OVERNIGHT OATS WITH CINNAMON, BANANA, AND PECANS

Serves 2

Traditionally prepared, overnight oats topped with healthy fats and crunchy pecans. With a thoughtful soaking session, and the proper ingredients, this porridge-style oatmeal can be a healthful addition to your family table. The combination of salty and sweet reminds me of the hot breakfast cereal I ate growing up.

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 Cup gluten-free ORGANIC ROLLED OATS
2. 1 Cup WARM FILTERED WATER
3. 2 Tablespoons ACID WHEY or 1.5 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (see notes for info and substitutions)
4. 1/2 teaspoon FINE SEA SALT
5. 2 Tablespoons of Unsalted GRASS-FED BUTTER (or coconut cream, coconut oil)
6. 1/2 Cup crushed PECANS
7. 1 BANANA
8. CINNAMON

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pour 1 cup of OATS in a glass bowl, and stir in 1 cup of warm FILTERED WATER, and 2 Tablespoons of acid WHEY (or 1.5 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar). Cover loosely, and leave overnight in the oven or a cabinet. Allow to soak for at least 7 hours and up to 24 hours.
2. Optional Step (for changes in flavor): Pour soaked oats into a mesh strainer and rinse with water.
3. Pour your soaked oats into a non-stick pot, with 1 cup of FILTERED WATER, and 1/2 teaspoon of FINE SEA SALT. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, COVER and turn heat to LOW to finish cooking for 5 more minutes.
4. Portion into two bowls (or save some for later, in the refrigerator, for up to a week). Top each portion with 1 Tablespoon of unsalted GRASS-FED BUTTER (or coconut cream/oil), 1/2 sliced banana, 1/4 cup crushed pecans, and plenty of cinnamon. See notes for recommended sweeteners.

NOTES

1. WHEY: This is the liquid on top of plain, full fat yogurt. Large tubs of yogurt have about 2 Tablespoons of whey floating on top which you can just pour out and use for this recipe. See the info in this post on how to make your own whey and store it for 6 months! You may also use Kefir or Buttermilk, but the nutritional benefits are superior with whey. You can even just use the plain yogurt. A good non-dairy alternative that is also convenient is Lemon Juice or Apple Cider Vinegar, and for these you would use 1.5 teaspoons per cup of water.
2. SWEETENERS: I think the banana slices are enough for a sweetener. If you need more sweetness, try sprinkling some erythritol, munk fruit sweetener, or xylitol on your oatmeal. We do love the addition of raw honey or maple syrup, but prefer not to use these sugary toppings since the oatmeal is already high in carbohydrates

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