overnightOATS.
maybe you have heard of them, maybe you have seen them and maybe you've even tried them....
they are super duper simple and they are amazing for grabbing on the fly...in the morning or for a "hearty" (& heart healthy) snack throughout the day.
and who doesn't love oatmeal? (okay, so not everybody loves oatmeal, but we sure do!)
it's rich in fiber, great for lowering cholesterol & high blood pressure...making it an overall awesome food for heart health! the fiber also assists in stabilizing blood sugar, supports healthy digestion & even helps boost your immune system!
again, this is one of those things that i make ahead of time...simplifying the breakfast thought process!
it's the prep i tell ya! the prep! ...it works! :)
i concocted these four flavor combos for overnightOATS, in order to suit our tastes and thought that you might enjoy them too.
blueberryPEACH.
1 cup rolled oats uncooked (not the quick kind)
1 cup almond milk (i used unsweetened vanilla)
1/2 cup blueberries
1 peach chopped
1/2 tsp of vanilla
light drizzle of honey
bananaPB
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup almond milk
1 banana sliced
1-11/2 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 tsp raw cacao
1/2 tbsp chia seeds
appleALMOND.
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup almond milk
1/2 of an apple chopped
1 tbsp raw shaved almonds
1 tbsp raisins
1/4 tsp cinnamon
drizzle of honey
pineappleMANGO
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup almond milk
1 pineapple ring chopped
1/2-3/4 of a small mango chopped
1 tbsp shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1 or 2 dates diced
directions.
it's so simple, i hesitated to even include directions. just throw all of the ingredients into a small mason jar, a piece of tupperware, a glass container or whatever you have. put the lid on, give it a little shake & into the refrigerator it goes...overnight! & in the morning, whaaaalaaaaa! a yummy cereal with your name on it! :)
notes.
i do recommend putting the oats in first, so they're at the bottom (especially if you use these small mason jars). even after you shake it up the oats pretty much stay on the bottom, along with the almond milk that settles there too. this way the almond milk can absorb into the oats & soften them!
you may even find in the morning that you want to add a little more milk, or not, depends on your preference.
also, it's always fun to experiment with different flavor combos on these, depending on your tastes or just by using what you already have in the house!
& lastly, what would a recipe post be without the robFACTOR?!?! ha! i'll just keep it simple & say that...he ate two, in a row, for lunch! :)
enjoy! e.
8 comments:
omg! can't wait to try this! you don't even know how much I am enjoying your blog! it's great b/c you are using a lot of the same ingredients but in different ways. which is nice b/c then you know you have the stuff you need to make the recipes. kinda the staple items for your pantry! (ps. that would be a great post btw, to see what you have stocked in YOUR pantry at all times.)
I'm totally going to try this. Question : how long do they last in the refrigerator ?
@Maria. Oh, goodie! :) & Oh, yes! I have a similar idea, but your feedback just added another layer to the post, so thank you! I appreciate your observations & suggestions so very much! ...Like really!:)
@Cristen. Yay! :) Let me know what ya think & thank you for checking out the blog! As for how long they last...I usually make about 6 of them. 3 for me & 3 for Rob, so I've only had them 3 days out & they are still good then! Past that would be up for experimentation. However, I would imagine that they would hold up a little longer! Hope that helps & hope you like them!
In the process of making these right now! Andrew and I can't wait for morning :) Thanks for the great recipe.
-crystal
@Andrew & Crystal. Oh, cool! I really hope you enjoy them! & You are welcome, thank you for trying it! :)
I can't wait to try this:)
@andrewscolour Awesome! Hope you like them:)
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