Banana-Nut Protein Power Oats

Prepare 5 clean glass jars or airtight containers with lids.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2.5 cups of raw old fashioned rolled oats, 5 scoops of vanilla whey protein powder, 5 teaspoons of chia seeds, and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.

Pour 5 cups of whole milk into the bowl and stir vigorously with a whisk until the protein powder is fully dissolved and the mixture is uniform.

Distribute the mixture evenly into the 5 prepared jars, ensuring each jar receives approximately 1.5 cups of the liquid oat mixture.

Secure the lids tightly and place the jars in the refrigerator for a minimum of 6 hours, or overnight, to allow the oats to soften and the chia seeds to hydrate.

On the morning of serving, remove one jar from the refrigerator and stir once to redistribute any protein that may have settled.

Peel 1/2 of a raw banana and use a small knife to slice it into thin rounds.

Roughly chop 2 tablespoons of raw walnut halves into bite-sized pieces.

Top the cold oats with the fresh banana slices and the chopped walnuts immediately before eating to maintain the texture of the nuts.