Overnight Oats

Are you ready for a breakfast revolution?! Your life (at least your mornings) may never be the same! 😉

These little gems are a fantastic, time saving, tasty way to start the morning. Not only are they healthy and delicious, but they are so versatile.  They consist of a basic recipe and then you just add you fav oatmeal toppings and toss (well, it’s probably better to gently place) in the fridge to be enjoyed the next morning or the morning after that (they remain good for about 2-3 days in the fridge, after that they start to get gummy).

Another awesome thing about these, you make them in mason jars! I love using Mason Jars, they just make me happy. #happiness  I know, I’m a simple girl. 😉

I mean, come on  look how cute these are!

For this I am using the 12oz (340 grams) wide mouth jars because I think they are a little easier to use than the traditional mason jars, but use what you have on hand.  I am making 4 different batches to show a few different variations, but I rarely make more than 2 at a time.  I normally eat 1/2 a jar in the morning and my 3 kids normally have the other jar and maybe a little bit of what it left of mine.

You can serve this slightly warmed or cold direct from the fridge, that is totally a matter of preference.

Add 1/2 of milk, I use almond but use whatever milk you have on hand.

Then add 1/2cup (rounded) of rolled oats.

*for my gluten free friends Rolled Oats are technically gluten free but can be contaminated with gluten during manufacturing, so if you have Celiac’s disease be sure to choose a Gluten free oats*

Next, Add 1/4 cup of yogurt.  I use plain cow’s milk yogurt, but if you are dairy free you can add another type of yogurt or leave it out all together.

Then add your favorite toppings

I made three different varieties to give you some options, but normally I only make 1 or 2 jars at a time.

Blueberry Vanilla: 1/4 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp honey

Tart Cherry: 1/4 cup frozen tart cherries, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp honey

Apple Pie: 1/4 cup diced apple (skin removed), 1tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp apple pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove)

Peanut Butter Banana: 1/2 banana diced, 2tsp Peanut butter, 1/2 tsp honey

Then, mix it up!

Or do all three, you gotta just do what it takes!

Next place the covered jars in the fridge for at least 6 hours for the oats to absorb the liquid and flavors.

The next morning you can serve this chilled or warm it up a smidge. Or you can eat it directly out of the jar like I do. 🙂

Enjoy!