Last night I prepared some overnight oats in a mason jar of course, cause I love those things so much. I've tried a few recipes, this by far is my favorite - might be the chocolate in it :)
It's so simple too - combine the base ingredients, shake, add cinnamon & chocolate chips, close lid - place in fridge overnight and grab it on your way out. Stays good for up to 4 days - I've had at the 5th day too and still good - depends if you vacuum seal the jars, which I haven't had the opportunity to buy, given the fact that we have little counter space in our kitchen - Next house island in kitchen a must!
Anyway......here's what it looks like and the recipe follows - Enjoy!
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| Overnight Oats |
Base:
1/3 cup rolled oats
1 heaping tsp chia seeds
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup nondairy milk - I use 2%
1/2 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
In a 6-8 ounce mason jar add the base ingredients, cover and shake until well combined open....
.......then add the remaining ingredients from the flavor options below.
1. Chocolate Chip Cookie
2 tbsp chocolate chips
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2. Peaches n’ Cream
1/2 peach, chopped
3. Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
2 tbsp raisins
1 tbsp pecans, chopped
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
4. Carrot Cake
1/4 cup carrots, shredded
1 tbsp raisins
1 tbsp walnuts, chopped
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp maple syrup
5. Banana Bread 1 small banana, mashed
1 heaping tbsp pecans, chopped
1/4 tsp cinnamon
~ Cover and place in refrigerator overnight. In the morning, grab and go...when ready to eat ....
Stir well & Enjoy cold or room temp. ( I let mine sit for about 15 min. before eating)
