Overnight Oats Recipes You Should Try for Breakfast
It doesn’t get much easier (or tastier) than this! For a simple, healthy, and fun way to start your day, try these unique recipes for overnight oats.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves one
Basic recipe:
½ cup rolled oats
2/3 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
1 tbsp. chia seeds
½ tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Honey or maple syrup (optional)
Mix all ingredients well in a bowl, place in a jar with a lid, and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
Now that you’re a pro at the basic recipe, you’re ready for some tasty variations. To try these, start by making the basic recipe and add in these ingredients for a delightful twist on the original. Here are a few of our favorites:
Chocolate Coconut
2/3 cup coconut milk
¼ cup shredded coconut
2 tbsp. cocoa powder
¼ tsp. cinnamon
Peanut Butter Banana
1 tbsp. peanut butter
¼ tsp. cinnamon
½ medium banana, diced into small pieces
Tropical Sunrise
1/3 cup pineapple, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup ripe mango, cut into small pieces
½ ripe banana, cut into small pieces
2 tbsp. coconut flakes
Pumpkin Spice
½ cup pumpkin puree
½ tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp cloves ¼ tsp. nutmeg
Peanut Butter Chocolate
2 tbsp. peanut butter
2 tbsp. cocoa powder
Mocha
½ cup coffee
¼ tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. cocoa powder
Nutrition Facts (Basic recipe – variations will differ) Calories: 287; Carbohydrates: 39; Fat: 10 grams; Protein: 10 grams; Sodium: 600 mg
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References: “Shake & Go Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats. Two Green Peas. Web. 13 Feb. 2018. “8 Classic Overnight Oats Recipes You Should Try.” Wholefully. Web. 13 Feb. 2018.
