Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We all know this, we’ve heard it since we were kids. The problem is actually finding time to eat or finding something to eat. Most of us are barely making it out of the house on time every work day morning, so some grab something on the go or just skip breakfast all together. Others are just uninspired when it comes to breakfast and opt for a cup of coffee instead.
Overnight oats are a solution for both issues. You can make them taste different every time by using a variety of ingredients and making them the night before saves you time in the morning. Plus, oatmeal is loaded with nutrients, making it a healthy option for both you and your children. Check out these recipes for a easy, quick and healthy breakfast option.
Overnight Oats Base Recipe
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- pinch of cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon Chia seeds
Overnight Oats Options 
Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats – Top the oats with 1/2 cup sliced peaches and 1/3 cup Greek yogurt.
PBB (Peanut Butter Banana) – Top the oats with 1/2 cup sliced banana and a tablespoon of peanut better.
Chucky Monkey – 1/2 cup sliced banana, tablespoon of peanut butter and a handful of chocolate chips.
Strawberries and Cream – Top oats with strawberries and 1/3 cup Greek yogurt.
Chocolate Lover’s Dream – Add a tablespoon of Sunbutter, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and a tablespoon of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Caribbean Twist – Top with 3/4 cup coconut flakes, 1/3 cup Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup fresh mango chunks.
Apple Pie – 1/2 cup chopped apples, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 crumbled graham cracker and a tablespoon of Sunbutter.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries – 1/2 cup chopped strawberries, and 1 tablespoon chocolate peanut butter.
Pumpkin Pie – 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and a tablespoon of Sunbutter.
Directions
- Grab a mason jar with a lid or a bowl.
- Mix almond milk, oats, cinnamon and maple syrup in the jar.
- Some people prefer to add their toppings in the morning so that nuts and berries are fresh, but if it’s easier for you to tackle it all the night before, feel free to do so. If so, be sure to place your base ingredients and your toppings in the jar.
- Add more almond milk to loosen the pats if necessary (they should be entirely moist but not runny).
- Place lid on (or plastic wrap) and refrigerate overnight.
*Be creative with your toppings. You can add sliced almonds, walnuts, or pecans, dried fruit and other nut butters to spice up your oats.
Notice that each flavor option has either Greek yogurt, peanut butter or a Sunbutter (made from sunflower seeds). These ingredients add protein to your oats which is an important nutrient. In addition to the protein, each oat recipe includes tons of fiber to keep you full longer.
Let us know if you tried any of the overnight oat flavors listed. Which one was your favorite?
