Overnight Oats

I’m the type of person that when I really like something, I really exhaust it. Then suddenly, I’m over it. For now, my morning love affair with avocado toast and a fried egg is on indefinite hold, so I needed something else, something easier, delicious and filling. Enter the overnight oats.

I have no idea who came up with the idea of overnight oats, but Pinterest is filled with various recipes and combinations. The concept is really simple, and makes for a no fuss breakfast in the morning. Start with oats of your choice; old-fashioned, steel cut or even quick oats all work well, then add your flavors of choice like sweeteners, nuts and berries. I also like to add chia seeds for an extra boost of fiber and protein. Top with your milk of choice, give it a good stir and then pop in the fridge overnight.

In the morning you have a yummy, ready to eat breakfast before your coffee is even ready. Overnight oats are meant to be eaten cold, so there is no need to heat them up in the am. After solid 8 hours in the fridge they’re perfectly “cooked” and ready to eat.

Here are a few of my favorite recipes and combinations for overnight oats.  Happy breakfast(ing)!

Blueberry Pie Overnight Oats

Ingredients: 

¼ cup (25g) old-fashioned oats

½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

¼ cup milk of choice

2 tsp of sweetener like Stevia or Agave ( my favorite)

¼ cup of blueberries

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a glass jar. Stir until well combined. Refrigerate covered overnight, and enjoy cold.

Raspberry Almond Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

1 cup of  milk (I used coconut almond)

½ cup old-fashioned oats

¼ cup of plain Greek yogurt

2 tbsp. of chia seeds (optional)

1 tbsp. of honey (or your sweetener of choice)

½ cup of fresh or frozen raspberries

1 tbsp of sliced, slivered or chopped almonds

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a glass jar. Stir until well combined. Refrigerate covered overnight, and enjoy cold.

Almond Joy Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

½ cup oats of your choice

¾ cup of almond milk

1 tbsp maple syrup

½ tbsp ground flaxseed

2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

½ tbsp mini chocolate chips

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a glass jar. Stir until well combined. Refrigerate covered overnight, and enjoy cold.

Banana Bread Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

1/3 cup of oats

1/4 cup plain yogurt

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 tbsp chia seeds

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tbsp real maple syrup

pecans and 1/2 banana for topping

Directions: 

Combine all ingredients in a glass jar. Stir until well combined. Refrigerate covered overnight, and enjoy cold.

The possibilities are truly endless, so feel free to substitute ingredients to your own palette, and don’t be afraid to experiment.

Besos,
Alina

Recipes and photos via the following blogs: (1) , (2) , (3), (4)