Overnight Oats

Breakfast can at once be the most delicious and the most harrowing meal of the day. There’s truly nothing better than starting off the day with a delicious breakfast that consists of more than just cereal. However on cold, early mornings it can be nearly impossible to find the strength to roll out of bed and whip up a hearty home cooked meal.

Overnight oats are the solution to any busy person’s breakfast dilemma. By soaking oats in liquid overnight you save time in the morning. As the oats soak at night their starches break down, making them more digestible.

This recipe below is my favorite variation on overnight oats, but the possible combinations are endless. Instead of coconut milk you can use nearly any other type of liquid: for creamy oats try dairy milk, for a non-traditional flavor try using hemp milk. Not a fan of peanut butter? Try adding almond butter or applesauce! In the morning I like to add a scoop of yogurt and mix-in a cut up banana for added flavor and nutrition.

Serves 1

Prep: 5 minutes

Overnight Oats

½ Cups rolled oats

3 Tablespoons pumpkin seeds

2 Tablespoons chia seeds

1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

¼ Teaspoon Salt

½- ¾ Cups coconut milk

1 Tablespoon peanut butter

1. In a mason jar add the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.

2. Pour in the coconut milk and stir well. Make sure that all of the solids are covered. If you prefer thinner, more liquidy oats add more coconut milk. For a thicker, pudding-like consistency add less liquid.

3. Stir in the peanut butter until fully blended with the rest of the mixture.

4. Cover tightly with the lid and place in the refrigerator over night. These oats can be ready in as little as 30 minutes, but the flavors get stronger and the texture of the oats get thicker the longer they stay in the fridge.