I Don’t Have Time To Make Breakfast Overnight Oats
Are you just too busy in the morning to make breakfast? Have to get to work super early? Or just not a morning person? I hear you. When I have to be at work EARLY in the morning (like before I even really want to be out of bed), I rely on this overnight oat recipe for breakfast. No more sugar laden granola bar garbage for me. Enter overnight oats: all the goodness of oatmeal, in a convenient to-go container, that basically “cooks” itself. I used a mason jar for this recipe because apparently these old things that my grandfather used to make pickles in are cool again…and let’s face it, I want to be cool. Is it working?
The idea here is simple, throw some oats, chia seeds, and toppings into a mason jar (almond butter, pepitas, and dried cherries used here), pour on some almond milk and then let breakfast “cook” itself! The oats and chia seeds will absorb the milk while you sleep. In the morning grab your mason jar and a spoon, breakfast is ready. You will have a healthy breakfast and look all hipster and cool while eating it.
Other combos that I love:
1. Raisins, peanut butter, and cinnamon
2. nutmeg and fresh bananas
3. dried blueberries, lemon zest (added in the morning), and almonds
4. peanut butter and jelly
5. honey, cinnamon, and fresh apples
Really anything works, use whatever you like!
OK, time for me to get a batch ready for tomorrow morning. I hope you give this recipe a try. Feel free to leave your favorite combos in the comments (seriously just do it so that it looks like someone reads this blog).
Happy eating and best health,
Dr. G
Notes
*Optional, but helps absorb any left over liquid, gives it a nice texture, and adds some fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Ground flax seed could be substituted here.
**add fresh fruits in the morning just before eating
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oatmeal (I use thick cut rolled oats. Sorry, steel cut oats won't work here)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds*
- 3/4 cup unsweetened plant milk
- 1-2 tablespoons nut butter (almond butter used here)
- 2 teaspoons nuts or seeds (pepitas used here)
- 2 teaspoons dried or fresh fruit** (dried cherries used here)
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together in container that has a lid (mason jars work well for this)
- Shake it up
- Pop it in the fridge for at least 6-8 hours
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