Cocoa Banana Overnight Oats

A bit of unsweetened cocoa powder goes a long way in this easy recipe for Cocoa Banana Overnight Oats. We love their dark color and deep flavor. And the banana adds plenty of sweetness.

Ingredients

3 cups skim milk

5 3/4 cups old fashioned oats

2 cups (about 6 medium) mashed banana

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

8 teaspoons shaved dark chocolate, for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, combine oats and milk, cover and refrigerate. Allow oats to soak overnight, not more than 15 hours.
When oats are ready, mix in cocoa powder and mashed banana.
In a small bowl or glass jar (at least 12 fluid ounces) layer the following: 1¼ cup overnight oat mixture, 1 teaspoon shaved chocolate.

Makes 8 Cocoa Banana Overnight Oat Parfaits. Nutrition per serving: 290 calories, 4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 40 mg sodium, 54 g carbs, 13 g sugar, 7 g fiber, 11 g protein

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