Easy, Plan-Ahead Breakfast For Busy Days
A popular trend, overnight oats, has made busy mornings a bit less hectic for many families as more and more people are turning to them as their breakfast of choice!
If you’ve never had overnight oats, it’s basically a no-cook method of making oatmeal. Instead of cooking it on the stovetop or in the microwave, you soak the raw oats with milk or another liquid overnight. That soaking process allows the oats to absorb the liquid and soften them enough to eat uncooked. Then simply add your toppings of choice and you’ve create a delicious, nutritious meal.
Not only are overnight oats convenient and delicious, they pack a nutritional punch too. Being rich in protein and fiber, they help lower your cholesterol and steady your blood sugar. Additionally, they contain a number of vitamins and minerals such as calcium and vitamin A, which help strengthen your teeth and enamel.
So, if you’re looking for an easy and healthy way to start your day, or just need something quick and filling before the weekday craze, give overnight oats a try.
Enjoy this basic overnight oats recipe with additional flavor variations.
Basic Overnight Oats
1/2 cup oats (preferably rolled or “old fashioned”)
1/2 cup milk (or milk substitute), yogurt or water
In a small bowl, combine your oats and liquid or yogurt. Set in your refrigerator overnight.
Tips:
For overnight oats on the go, combine the above ingredients in a mason jar instead of a bowl. Add your toppings and set in your fridge.
Flavor Variations:
Berry Bliss
1/4 cup chopped strawberries
1/4 cup blueberries
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp vanilla
Banana Bread
1/2 banana, sliced
1 Tbsp chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp brown sugar
Peanut Butter
1 Tbsp peanut butter
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp raw honey
Mocha Madness
1/4 leftover coffee (substitute for half of your liquid base)
1 tsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp raw sugar
Fruit and Nuts
1/4 cup sultanas (yellow raisins)
1/4 cup sliced Marcona almonds
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
Chocolate Dream
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp agave nectar
1 tsp dark chocolate shavings
Pumpkin Pie
1/4 cup canned pumpkin (not filling)
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
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