Overnight Oats basic recipe
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup greek yogurt, plain
~ 1/3 cup milk
1/2 tsp good cinnamon
1 tsp (or to taste) real maple syrup or honey
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tsp chia seeds
1-2 tsp peanut butter
dash vanilla extract, optional
Add rolled oats, chia seeds, protein powder and cinnamon to each mason jar. Shake or stir to combine. Add greek yogurt, honey or syrup, vanilla if using, peanut butter and milk. I add milk to the top, let it settle and then add more once the oats absorb some and there is more room at the top. Stir each jar to combine. I make a bunch of jars and put them in the fridge at night and they are good for breakfast the next morning or another morning later in the week.
In the morning we scoop into a bowl, and warm in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. When warmed we add sliced bananas or my favorite fresh peaches!
We also add chopped strawberries and blueberries or diced apples right to the jars the night before so my husband can grab and take one to work to eat either cold or warmed up there without any additional fuss.
For fixers, I count this as 1 yellow and about 1 red, and 1-2 tsp depending on how much peanut butter you use. Substitute almond or other liquid if desired.
I really don't like overnight oats but this recipe is the one that does it for me! Especially with a fresh peach. I am thinking maybe fresh pomegranate arils when fall its?!
