Slow Cooker Banana Bread Oatmeal

Guys, I am just NOT a morning person...AT ALL. So, I was looking for a way to have a yummy yet nutritious breakfast that wouldn't require me to wake up earlier. THIS is one of the things I came up with! This oatmeal can taste like dessert while still being a wholesome and nutritious way to fuel your day. Not to mention your house will smell amazing when you wake up in the morning! Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Banana Bread Oatmeal

For those following the portion fix (21 day fix, country heat etc), portion fix containers: 1P 2Y .5B .5O

Total Time: 8 hrs. 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 6 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Ingredients:
3 cups water
4 cups unsweetened almond milk, divided use
1 cup dry steel-cut oats
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
6 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
¼ cup pure maple syrup
6 Tbsp. chopped raw walnuts

Preparation:
1. Place water, 1 cup almond milk, oats, bananas, flaxseed, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a 3-quart slow cooker; cover. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until oats are soft but chewy.
2. Top each serving evenly with maple syrup, walnuts, and remaining almond milk; serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 326
Total Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 316 mg
Carbohydrates: 49 g
Fiber: 8 g
Sugars: 18 g
Protein: 9 g