Overnight Oats are perfect, make-ahead breakfast which is easy and healthy to have in the morning. It 's a complete and perfect solution to fuel your day. Make this overnight for the quickest breakfast or for a lazy and no cooking Sunday morning .
For this month event for Foodie Extravaganza {Party}, our Host Kathy Altman Walker, choose the theme " Getting Back to Basics - Starting with Oatmeal! ". Since I, have not posted this recipe, it was just the right choice to do so now.
Here, am, giving the options/ add ins that you can make for change of taste or according to the taste or nourishment of our child. If you are lactose intolerant than use soy, almond or coconut milk.
This take's just 2 minutes to make.
Makes : One Large Serving Or 2 Small Servings
Basic Overnight Oats
Ingredients
1/3 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt - beaten
1/2 Cup Oats
2/3 Cup Milk OR Almond / Coconut / Soy Milk
1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds Or Ground Flax seeds
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract - optional - I did not add
Pinch Of Salt
1 Tablespoons Honey Or Maple Syrup
Method
Whisk together all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
Spoon it into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Pour in the Soy Milk, spoon in the Honey or Maple syrup ( I used honey) Close and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours before eating.
All add ins should be added in the morning. Expect for any powder like cocoa that's to be added with the above basic mix
Add Ins
Chocolate Overnight Oats
Add 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder Or Chocolate Chips.
Strawberry / Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
1/4 Cup Sliced Strawberries Fresh Strawberries
3 Tablespoons Softened Cream Cheese
Zest And Juice Of 1/2 Lemon
Pineapple Overnight Oats
Add
1/4 Cup Sliced Pineapple - tinned or fresh - I used fresh
Banana Overnight Oats
Add
1/2 ripe banana, chopped or mashed
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
I have drizzled a teaspoon of honey so that banana does not change it color.
Coconut Overnight Oats
Add
1/4 Cup Flaked Coconut
1/2 Cup Coconut Milk
Tropical Fruits Overnight Oats
Add
1/4 Cup chopped fresh or canned pineapple
1/4 cup chopped ripe mango
1/2 Ripe Banana - chopped or mashed
2 Tablespoons Flaked Coconut
Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
Add
1/2 Cup Plain Pumpkin Puree
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
Make your choice of overnight oats and enjoy this loaded bowl of super foods and protein.
To make it Gluten Free, use gluten free oats.
Labels : Foodie Extravaganza Party, Oats, Breakfast, Overnight Oats, Pumpkin Spice, Tropical Fruits, Coconut Milk, Flaked Coconut, Banana, Chocolate Chip, Chia seeds, Almond Milk, Soy Milk, Coconut Milk, Milk, Vegan, Gluten free
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