Talk about an easy breakfast! If you aren't familiar with overnight oats here is a quick overview as to what they are. Instead of cooking your oats with liquid on the stove or in the microwave, you mix rolled (AKA: old-fashioned) oats with the liquid and other mix-ins, and let it rest in the fridge overnight. In the morning, you have a delicious pudding-like porridge that is perfect for easy grab-and-go breakfasts. It doesn’t have the same texture as hot/stove-top oats. It’s creamier, denser, and a whole lot better!
Here are three different varieties, but the options are endless! This is the website where you can find all 20 different recipes.
Peanut Butter Banana
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoon chia seeds
¼ cup natural peanut butter
1-2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
pinch of salt
1.5 cups (almond or coconut) milk
Toppings:
banana slices
crushed peanuts
melted peanut butter for drizzling
Instructions:
-In a sealable container (like a mason jar) combine oats, chia, peanut butter, honey and salt. Add milk and stir or shake well.
-Place in the fridge overnight (will last for up to 5 days).
-For servings, warm if desired, and top with banana slices, peanuts and a peanut butter drizzle
Almond Joy
Ingredients:
½ cup whole rolled oats
¾ unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbsp maple syrup
½ Tbsp ground flaxseed
2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
½ Tbsp mini chocolate chips
handful of slivered almonds
Instructions:
-Combine all ingredients in a glass jar.
-Stir until well combined.
-Refrigerate overnight, and enjoy cold.
Strawberry Chia
Ingredients:
½ cup old fashioned oats
½ cup milk
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons chia seeds
¼ cup sliced strawberries
Instructions:
-Place all ingredients except for the strawberries in a mason jar or bowl. Cover tightly with lid and shake to combine (or stir).
-Refrigerate overnight.
-When ready to serve, stir, and then top with sliced strawberries. Overnight oats are often eaten cold, but if desired you may warm them in the microwave.
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