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Overnight Oats

A nutritious and customizable breakfast featuring rolled oats, bananas, nuts, and fruits, ready to eat in the morning.

Ingredients

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  • ½ c rolled oats
  • ½ c milk of choice
  • ½ mashed banana
  • 2 T chopped pecans or walnuts
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Dash of sea salt
  • 1 T ground flax (optional)
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • ¼ c blueberries
  • 1 T cashew butter (or almond butter)
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 4-5 strawberries, mashed or chopped
  • 2-3 tsp cream (half & half or heavy cream, if desired)
  • 2 T shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 1 T sliced almonds
  • 1 T chocolate chips
  • Small drop of almond extract

Instructions

  1. Combine the rolled oats and your choice of milk in a bowl or jar.
  2. Add your chosen fruits, nuts, sweeteners, and spices.
  3. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
  4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Stir your oats again the next morning.
  6. Enjoy straight from the fridge or warm them slightly in the microwave.
  7. Top with additional fruits, nuts, or a drizzle of nut butter or syrup as desired.

Notes

Experiment with different fruits and nut options to find your favorite combination. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.