Simple Overnight Oats

By Bounty & Soul | July 30, 2024

Simple Overnight Oats

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A versatile recipe that leaves freedom for adding your favorite fruits, nuts, seeds, seasonings, and flavor!
Course Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe/spotty banana
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds optional
  • ½ cup oats
  • ¾ cup plant milk almond, soy, oat, pea, coconut, etc
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional Topping Suggestions:

The Fun Stuff (make it your own!)

  • Chopped nuts or seeds flax, chia, pumpkin, etc
  • fruit: apples, berries, chopped banana, melon, etc. fresh, frozen, or dried!
  • granola
  • spices cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, etc.
  • sweetener honey, maple syrup, agave, etc.

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mash the banana until almost smooth.
  • Stir in the chia seeds and optional spices until combined.
  • Stir in the oats, plant milk, and vanilla (if using).
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight, or a minimum of 2 hours.
  • In the morning, stir the oat mixture to combine.
  • After refrigeration, if mixture is too runny, add another tablespoon of chia seeds. After refrigeration, if mixture is too dry, add more plant milk.

Notes

NUTRITION NUGGETS: Starting your day with breakfast that includes a protein (like soy milk), a healthy fat (like nuts) and a carbohydrate (like oats), helps young minds to learn.