Overnight Oats Your Way

They are exactly what they sound like--oats that are prepared by soaking all the liquid up and softening throughout the night. If you want to cook rolled oats, you typically have to boil them stove top. However, if you make overnight oats, you are allowing the liquid to soak into the oats and soften them instead of boiling the oatmeal.

That's why they are called what they are called--it takes time for the oats to absorb the liquid and thus, allowing them to soak overnight in the fridge will make them ready to eat right when you wake up!

HOW DO YOU MAKE THEM?

All you do is stir together some milk and oats, along with some other goodies for flavor, in a jar or bowl that can be sealed shut. That's it. Then you pop them in the fridge for the night.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THESE RECIPES:

1. rolled oats: this is what I use. Some people say steel cut oats are great but I find them to be way too chewy. If that's your thing, then you can use them as well.

2. milk: this can be regular or dairy free. Use the milk that works best for you!

3. protein: The recipes all show protein powder. You can use any flavor you want, or you can use greek yogurt instead!

4. chia seeds: not necessary, but a great way to give your oats a boost of protein and fiber. Please do not go out and buy them if you are not interested. They will be fine without.

5. Pinch of salt: I like to add just a pinch to my recipes for a touch more flavor. Up to you!

THESE 6 FLAVORS INCLUDE:

• Banana Bread Overnight Oats: Wake up to banana bread but without any of the effort! The perfect way to use up bananas that are about to turn--bonus!

• Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oatmeal: Same story, different flavor. Everyone's favorite muffin in a big hearty bowl. No baking required!

• Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats: While I LOOOOVE the banana bread version, I find myself making some form of this variety more often than not. Gotta gotta GOTTA have my peanut butter!

• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats: I want to call this one something fancy like peanut butter cup or something, but I am just calling this one like I see it. While a basic peanut butter version is fine, when you toss in some chocolate chips, you always take things up a notch, right??

• Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oatmeal: Nothing like fresh cream with your berries, right? I love adding just a touch to my oatmeal for that rich creamy flavor. There's nothing extraordinary about this recipe, but I promise it will be a favorite!

• Almond Joy Overnight Oatmeal: Because sometimes you feel like a nut, right? My favorite candy turned into one of my very favorite breakfasts!

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Ingredients Base Ingredients:

• ½ cup dry old fashioned oats

• ½ cup milk of choice (almond milk or cow's milk)

• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder

For the Banana Bread

• ½ mashed banana

• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ teaspooon cinnamon

• Dash of sea salt

• 1 teaspoon ground flax optional

For the Blueberry Muffin:

• ¼ cup blueberries

• 1 tablespoon cashew butter (or almond butter)

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon vanilla

• 1 teaspoon chia seeds

• dash of sea salt

For the Peanut Butter and Jelly:

• 1 tablespoon peanut butter (extra to drizzle if desired)

• 1 teaspoon chia seeds

• 4-5 strawberries, mashed or chopped

• dash of sea salt

For the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip:

• 1 tablespoon peanut butter

• 1 teaspoon chia seeds

• 1 teaspoon chocolate chips (I love mini chips!)

• dash of sea salt

For the Strawberries & Cream:

• 4-5 strawberries, sliced or chopped

• 1 teaspoon chia seeds

• 1 tablespoon cream (half & half or heavy cream)

• dash of sea salt

For the Almond Joy:

• 2 teaspoons shredded coconut, unsweetened

• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds

• 1 tablespoon chocolate chips

• 1 teaspoon chia seeds

• ½ teaspoon vanilla

• small drop of almond extract (it's strong so go small--less than ¼ tsp)

• dash of sea salt

Directions for all recipes:

• Combine base ingredients plus all ingredients for desired flavor in a bowl or jar that can be sealed and stir well.

• Refrigerate overnight.

• Add an extra splash of milk if needed before serving. Serve hot or cold.

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