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The healthy and quick alternative to your first (and most important) meal of the day!
If you’re looking for your next grab-and-go breakfast that keeps you eating clean and has almost no prep time, you may want to give overnight oats a try. Prepared the night before in any container of your choosing, overnight oats can be made with many different combinations of toppings, fruits, and grains that will leave you satisfied until your next meal. This treat requires no cooking, can be made vegetarian or vegan, and is customizable!
Prep
While the list of add-ons seem almost endless, there are four base ingredients that are necessary to make your overnight oats.
Oats.
The types of oats that work best are old-fashioned rolled and thick-cut rolled oats. Quick oats will also work!
Chia seeds.
Packed with an abundance of their own health benefits, chia seeds are what make your overnight oats nutritious and the perfect texture.
Sweetener.
The preferred types are maple syrup, honey, and agave. Sometimes adding a layer of mashed fruit works just as well.
Milk.
You can use any type of milk you like and that fits your dietary requirements. Use whole milk to get your daily dairy intake, or use almond or oat to make this recipe vegan!
Mix all of these ingredients together in one glass or plastic container and move on to the next step.
(Non) Cook Time
The best thing about overnight oats is that they require no cook time! Once you are done preparing your oats, you simply place them into your fridge before you go to bed. Then the next morning, you wake up ready to try your new, pre-made breakfast.
Toppings and Add-Ins
These ingredients are added in the morning once your oats are fully done. As mentioned before, there are many combinations of toppings or add-ins that can be incorporated into your oats. This part of the recipe is left up to your own taste. If you’re looking for any recommendations, here are some below:
- Strawberry-Banana
- Apple Pie (Made with apples, walnuts, and cinnamon)
- Chocolate-Peanut Butter
- Berries (Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.)
- Mango-Pineapple
- Vanilla
- Pumpkin Spice
Once you add your toppings, your oats are complete! Consider trying this new recipe for your next busy morning or when in need of a quick breakfast. Enjoy!
