Healthy Overnight Oats 4 Ways

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Healthy Overnight Oats 4 Ways

Overnight oats are a simple and delicious way to make sure you get a healthy breakfast no matter how busy your morning is!

We love our oats served chilled straight from the fridge - a great grab-and-go breakfast for mornings when you need to get out the door in a pinch. Not only are they quick and easy to prepare the night before, but they are made of wholesome ingredients, low in sugar, low in calories and a delicious, energizing way to start your day.

Oats are a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are high in fiber, which helps balance blood sugar and keeps you feeling satisfied until lunch. When you are choosing your oats make sure to go organic! Conventional oats carry large amounts of glyphosate and we want to avoid that at all costs.

Breakfast is our favorite meal of the day, and overnight oats are so delicious and convenient. Give one of these recipe a try this week and let us know what you think!.

For a quick solution to overnight oats, if you prefer not to prep ahead, use quick organic oats and these recipes are ready on the fly!

PB & J OVERNIGHT OATS

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

  • 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup

  • 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter

  • 1 tablespoon jelly or preserves (your choice of flavor)

Instructions:
Place all ingredients minus the jelly in a glass Tupperware or mason jar and mix. Cover and let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. In the morning, swirl in some jelly and enjoy cold!

MAPLE FRENCH TOAST OVERNIGHT OATS

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 1/2 medium banana, mashed

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

  • 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed meal

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions:
In a glass Tupperware or mason jar, mash 1/2 banana. Then, mix in the rest of the ingredients , cover and let sit in the fridge at least 2 hours or overnight. In the morning, serve with fresh berries, sliced banana, and ground cinnamon.

SWEET POTATO OVERNIGHT OATS


Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

  • 1/4 cup sweet potato puree

  • 3 tbsp raisins

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

  • Handful of chopped pecans

Instructions:
Roast the sweet potato: You’ll only need about 1/4 of a large sweet potato for this recipe. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut a sweet potato in half length-wise and coat with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Line a pan with parchment paper for easy clean up and roast the sweet potato face-down for 20-25 mins, until soft. Remove from skin and mash up 1/4 cup.

Add all ingredients except the pecans to a glass Tupperware or mason jar. Mix well, cover, and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Top with pecans and enjoy!



BLUEBERRY MUFFIN OVERNIGHT OATS

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (juice from half a lemon)

  • 1/4 tsp lemon zest

Instructions:

Using a zester - zest the peel of half a lemon (just the yellow part–avoid the white pith underneath). Add all ingredients to a glass Tupperware or mason jar, cover and refrigerate at least a couple hours or overnight. Enjoy cold.