Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are filling and healthy in a fun grab-and-go breakfast. Oats contain more protein than most grains. They are a nutrient dense food and a rich source of fibre, which helps you feel fuller longer.

Try these three delicious flavours. 

Ingredients:

Base; Makes 2-3 

• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup milk of choice
• ¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds  
• 1 tablespoon sweetener, honey or maple syrup
• ½  teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry & Peanut Butter 

• 1 tablespoon strawberry jam (optional)
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter 
• ¼ cup diced strawberries
• 1 tablespoon crushed unsalted peanuts

Apple & Cinnamon

• ¼ cup diced apples 
• 1 tablespoon chopped unsalted pecans
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon  

Banana & Walnut  

• ½ banana, sliced 
• 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted walnuts 
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon  

Method:

1. Place all ingredients into a large glass container and mix until combined.
2. Cover the glass container with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. 
3. Add your favourite toppings the night before or immediately before serving.
4. Uncover and enjoy from the glass container the next day. Thin with a little more milk or water, if desired.

 Tips; 

1. Use plain rolled oats, not quick oats as they will get too soggy. And no to steel cut oats because they won’t soften enough. 
2. If you prefer warm oats, warm them up in the morning. Although overnight oatmeal is typically served cold, you can eat them warm. Place oats in the microwave for one minute and be sure to use a microwave-safe jar.
3. Make a bunch for the week. Overnight oats can be kept sealed in the fridge for up to 5 days. Try making a batch on Sunday and having it on hand in the fridge for the whole week. If you are adding fruit best to do so on the day or night before. 
4. If you want them sweeter, you can drizzle honey or maple syrup on top.