Banana Vanilla Bean N'Oatmeal

From the Paleo Parents

• 2 eggs (hw:you can omit and have a no cook version -see note at bottom)
• 1 vanilla bean pod (optional)
• 14.5 oz coconut milk, canned or homemade
• ½ cup of water
• 1 green tipped banana, sliced
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• Pinch of sea salt
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• Chopped nuts, banana slices or more coconut milk for garnish

Instructions

1. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl and set the bowl next to your stove.
2. Slice the vanilla bean pod in half lengthwise, then using the tip of a paring knife, scrape out the seeds.
3. Put the scraped out seeds, bean pod, coconut milk, and water in a saucepan and heat slowly over medium heat, stirring often.
4. Once the mixture begins to simmer, stir more frequently. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Remove the vanilla bean pod and discard.
6. Slowly pour a ladleful of the hot coconut milk mixture into the eggs as you whisk rapidly to incorporate. Then pour the coconut milk egg mixture back into the sauce pan while continuing to whisk.
7. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until spoon remains coated when dipped into the mixture.
8. Pour the entire mixture into a blender, add the banana and blend until smooth, approximately 1 – 2 minutes.
9. Add the cinnamon, salt and chia seeds and pulse a few times to disperse.
10. Divide the mixture into 4 serving bowls, jars, or glasses; cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
11. Garnish with chopped nuts, bananas or more coconut milk poured over the top.
12. To serve warm, reheat in a sauce pan over low heat until warmed though.

Notes

Need an Egg Free version? Omit the eggs and blend all the ingredients in a blender, adding the chia seeds at the very end. Can't have nuts? Just leave them out!