Overnight Oats

Do you have trouble deciding what to eat for breakfast in the morning? Need something quick and on-the-go? This oatmeal is stored in the fridge overnight, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and soften. It is high in protein and calcium (thanks to the milk and yogurt) and loaded with fiber (thanks to the oats). A healthy breakfast that you can just pull out of the fridge and eat (it is eaten cold) - no fuss in the morning!

 

What you will need to get started:

• Old-fashioned rolled oats (NOT instant, quick, or steel-cut)

• Milk (Whatever kind you like! Regular, oat, almond, coconut, soy, etc.)

• Greek yogurt (plain or flavored; if using flavored, you may not need to sweeten it later with the mix-ins.)

• Desired mix-ins (see below for examples)

• 1/2 pint (1 cup) mason canning jars

An optional ingredient is Chia Seed. Chia seeds have a neutral taste and are packed full of Omega 3's (containing more than flax seed), protein, and fiber, and are loaded with Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin B and antioxidants. Unlike flax seed, these seeds can be eaten whole and do not need to be ground up in order for the body to digest them and absorb its nutrients. You can find them in any grocery store!

Directions

1. Add the following to each mason jar:

• 1/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
• 1/3 cup milk of choice
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (you can use regular, too, if preferred)
• 1/2 tsp. chia seeds (optional)

2. Put a lid on the jar and shake to combine.

 

3. Next, add desired mix-ins and stir gently, to combine. You can use whatever you like! Some examples:

• 1 Tbsp. fresh blueberry preserves + 1/4 cup fresh blueberries (add a drop of Lemon or Orange Vitality for an extra pop!)

• 1 Tbsp. fresh strawberry preserves + 1/4 cup sliced strawberries (add a drop of Lemon or Orange Vitality for an extra pop!

• 1 tsp. apple butter + 1/2 tsp. cinnamon (or 1 drop Cinnamon Vitality!)

• 1 tsp. honey and 1 Tbsp. peanut or nut butter (or powder)

• 1 tsp. honey + 1 Tbsp. chocolate chips + 1/4 banana, sliced

4. Secure lid and place in fridge overnight and up to 2 days.

What is your go-to breakfast in the morning? Have you tried overnight oats? Let me know in the comments!