I am a chronic snooze button pusher…like at least 4 times. I am one of those people who like to sleep until the last possible second. Due to my snooze button, I am usually cutting it close to getting out the door on time. This usually limits my time to have breakfast to nothing. I know, not good. Thank goodness for Overnight Oatmeal: Mixed Berry Oatmeal, Carrot Cake Oatmeal, and Chocolate Coconut Almond. These recipes changed my morning routine for the better. Now, I don’t have to sacrifice having a healthy breakfast whenever I get a few extra minutes in bed. This is one of my simplest recipes with the shortest prep time. The best part is no cooking required. It’s a win win!
Overnight Oatmeal Recipe
You will need:
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
3 Tbsp. honey
1 ½ Tbsp. ground flax meal (optional)
½ tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. salt
¾ cup of milk (dairy, soy, or almond)
PREP:
Stir all ingredients together in a medium sized mixing bowl. Divide among two 5 oz. canning jars with a tight lid. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy the next day. Oatmeal can be refrigerated up to 3 days.
TOP TIPS:
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Needs Overnight Chilling
Fills 2 Jars.
Mixed Berry
¼ cup sliced strawberries
¾ cup mixed blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
Mix all fruit in a separate small mixing bowl and set aside. Prepare Overnight Oatmeal Recipe above. Stir in ½ cup of mixed fruit into oatmeal mixture. Divide among two 5 oz. canning jars with a tight lid. Refrigerate oatmeal and remaining fruit in mixing bowl overnight. Top with remaining fruit before eating.
Carrot Cake
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. cloves
½ tsp. nutmeg
½ cup of 1 inch carrot ribbons (To create ribbons: peal outer layer of carrot with vegetable peeler, then chop to 1 inch length)
½ cup dried cherries or raisins
½ cup granola
Prepare Overnight Oatmeal Recipe above and add first 5 ingredients. Divide among two 5 oz. canning jars with a tight lid and refrigerate overnight. Top with dried cherries and granola before eating.
Chocolate Coconut Almond
¼ cup of cocoa powder
1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut
¼ cup of crushed almonds
Prepare Overnight Oatmeal Recipe above reducing oatmeal to ½ cup. Add all ingredients. Divide among two 5 oz. canning jars with a tight lid and refrigerate overnight. Top with additional coconut and almonds if desired before eating.
Honestly, sometimes when I cross the smallest task off my list, even if it’s changing a light bulb, I feel like I just won a Nobel Peace Prize. I even have speech I say in my head. “I’d like to thank all the people who got me here and allowed me to light up this room.” Super corny, I know, but at least it is one thing off this list and one thing no one else has to worry about. Like I said, “It’s the little things that count,” and what better time to start than first thing in the morning with breakfast. Enjoy this recipe, friends.
About The Author
Claire Gallo, Blogger
Claire Gallo A Clinical Application Specialist with a love of food and recipes.