Overnight Oats Recipe

A few years ago, I stumbled upon overnight oats. I was getting bored with the monotonous peanut butter on toast and wanted to change up the menu. I loved that overnight oats were easy to make and could be personalized to fit your needs. They were energizing and unlike many other healthy breakfast foods, hearty and filling. Some days, my overnight oats would be sweet and comforting while more savory on others. While I personalized the oats, I always used this same base recipe: 

Ingredients 

½ cup rolled old fashioned oats 

½ cup of a milk of your choosing

¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt 

1 tablespoon chia seeds 

1 tablespoon maple syrup 

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix until combined
2. Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator overnight. 
3. Add your topping! 
4. NOTE: You can thin this by adding a bit more milk or water 

Here are some of my favorite takes on my base overnight oats recipe:

• Peanut Butter and Jelly: PB & J is one of my all-time favorite combinations. I like to add in a teaspoon of peanut butter and a little bit of strawberry jam. If peanut butter isn’t your thing, try adding in some almond butter or some whole nuts. 
• Apple Cinnamon: I love this fragrant variation during the holidays! Dice up an apple into bite-sized cubes and throw it in along with a dash of cinnamon. Nutmeg and crushed pecans are great add-ons!! 
• Blueberry and lemon: I like to use frozen blueberries, heating them in the microwave until they are warm and bubbly. Add in some lemon zest to make the overnight oats tangier. 

Overnight oats are a fun and healthy way to start your morning!! I liked knowing that I was starting my day fueling my body with whole, healthy foods.