Creamy Banana Steel Cut Oats

Morning loves! Another weekend is flying by, but has been full of rest - thank goodness. I'm already 33 weeks pregnant (still can't believe it), and I am definitely feeling the fatigue hit hard! Something I've been loving to make this entire pregnancy has been this clean eating steel oats to get my energy levels back up. I'm obsessed with the McCann's brand oats because they are high in fiber and low in sodium - a pregnant girls two best friends! This is my go to recipe when I am too lazy too cook a lengthy breakfast. I will even make it as a midnight snack when cravings hit to fill me up and it keeps me full for hours! Hope you all enjoy and have a happy rest of the weekend!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup prepared McCann's steel cut oats (or any quick steel cut oats)
• 1/3 cup Van's blueberry walnut granola
• 1/2 banana or other fresh fruit
• 1 tbsp organic light agave
• 1 tsp cinnamon 
• splash of organic half & half or milk

Assembly:

1. Make oats according to package directions (or make overnight to save time see below!)
2. Cook on medium heat for package directed amount of time 
3. Top with additional fresh fruit + granola + agave and enjoy!

One of the easiest ways to make this is to prepare the night before - thanks to McCann's website, here is how I have mine all ready to go for the morning.

Quick Soak Method

One of the quickest and easiest ways to prepare McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oats is to soak the oats overnight. Before going to bed, boil 4 cups of water in a pot. Then add one cup of oats and simmer for 1 minute. Cover the pot, cool, and store overnight in the refrigerator. The next morning reheat over low heat, stirring occasionally.