Overnight Oats Obsessed

Hi Everyone,

Things have been so crazy the past few weeks - and I feel like I have already fallen behind on my blogging! Luckily, even when things are crazy, there is always time for Overnight Oats. 

Overnight Oats are amazing for lots of reasons. They are super easy to make (I usually make them on Sunday, and they last me most of the work week), super healthy, insanely filling, and so versatile. You can essentially make any flavor combination that you would like, as long as you stick with the same core base ingredients: 1 part oats to 1 part liquid. That's it! Seriously. That's it.

You can also adjust according to your diet. Vegan? Gluten-Free? Vegetarian? No problem. Feel free to play around with toppings! My PB + Banana Overnight Oats (second recipe listed below) were just perfect. Adding jam, sliced banana, and scoop of homemade granola created the perfect mixture of textures and flavors. Or even swapping out the usual milk with tea (like I did with my Chai Tea Overnight Oats) makes a world of difference. The possibilities are endless, literally.

If you have any advice on super delicious flavors you have tried, or would like to see, let me know! I love to hear how other people incorporate different ingredients into their oats. See below for two of my current favorite flavors. Enjoy. :)

Chai Tea Overnight Oats

1/2 c rolled oats 

1/2 c chai tea (steeped in hot water for a few minutes)

1 tsp chia seeds (optional)

1/2 mashed ripe banana

splash of unsweetened coconut milk

sprinkle of coconut sugar

Let soak overnight, and enjoy!

PB + Banana Overnight Oats w/ Chia Seed Jam

Overnight Oats

1/2 c rolled oats

1/2 c coconut milk (or whatever milk you prefer)

1/2 mashed banana

1 tsp chia seeds

1 tbs peanut butter (or any nut butter)

Raspberry Chia Seed Jam

1 1/2 c frozen raspberries (works well with other berries as well!

1 tbsp chia seeds

splash of vanilla

Place frozen raspberries on the stovetop over medium to low heat for 5 minutes, or until completely thawed and separated. Let cool for a couple of minutes. Place in jar with chia seeds and vanilla. Shake well and place in refrigerator overnight. Don't forget to shake the jar a few times during the first hour or two of being in the fridge - to prevent the chia seeds from sinking into the bottom. 

Stay healthy, my friends.

Tyler

@coconutsandchocolate