Yields 5, 6 oz. wide mouth glass jars
Overnight oats has really become a trend in the past opulent years for busy families, individuals, and fitness focused humans.
When Lauren from @laurenfittnessgirl asked if I would participate in her “Wellness Wednesdays” sharing recipes…The recipes have to meet a criteria tho,
Easy
Fast
Healthy
ellI was allI love all of those !
And so Fall overnight oats were born! Check out my recipe and then Lauren’s GF version. (There are so many options and substitutions that can be done too, making this recipe a creative one to fit your specific tastes)
Tools:
150 ML/6 oz. wide mouth Ball or Mason jar with lid
spoon for mixing
bowl
measuring spoons and cups, or you can just eye-ball it!
Ingredients:
I’ll list what we used, but sown below in the “Method” I will also give some great substitutions to meet whatever diet needs you have.
Coconut milk
Steel cut oats or quick oats (quick oats are smaller in size so i tend to like those best, just a personal preference)
Chia seeds 5 T. one tablespoon for each jar (this is the “thickener” of the overnight oats)
Dried cranberries 5 T. one tablespoon for each jar
Orange zest 1 tsp. (Optional)
Pure Maple syrup 2 T.
Almond butter 2 T. (Optional) I don’t use
Cinnamon 3 tsp.
Chopped apple of your choice 1 cup spread between all five jars
Pumpkin seeds, see below for roasting recipe
Method:
In mixing bowl, add oats, cinnamon, syrup, coconut milk, stir well.
Add in chia seeds, sun butter (if using), dried cranberries, and orange zest.
Equally fill mason jars 1/2 way with liquid then lid and refrigerate overnight. In morning chop apple, and top with roasted pumpkin seeds.
Subs:
Splenda instead of syrup
Sun butter instead of almond, or try any peanut butter alternative you think will rock the flavor!
GF oats instead of regular ones
Almond milk
Cashew milk
Oat milk
Kefier
Extra thick option, cut milk liquid in 1/2 and add plain Greek yogurt as other 1/2
Pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon extra flavor
Pears instead of apples
Raisins instead of dried cranberries or really any other dried fruit you like
This is your breakfast so try different versions every week, you’ll find your favorite!
Pumpkin seeds Roasted:
Raw pumpkin seeds spray in bowl with avocado oil spray.
Season with
2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1 tsp. Maple syrup, Splenda, or raw sugar
Pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt
Bake for 5-6 minutes, oven temp. @ 350
Let cool
Enjoy!
Liv to Eat
Sarah