Overnight Oats

As many of you might have figured out, I LOVE oats. Not only are they a power food (they are packed with protein and fiber, as well as fight fat) but they are filling and also easy to add to any recipe.

However, due to the Chicago summer heat, eating a hot bowl of oatmeal with a hot cup of coffee has been getting harder and harder to enjoy. Therefore, I gave overnight oats a try and don't see myself going back to "regular" oats until winter!

Listed below is the basic recipe for getting started with overnight oats. I ate it at this "level," however, you could add peanut butter, dried or fresh fruit, nuts, honey, etc. to them the next morning. I just added a dash of cinnamon the night beore and again the next morning when I took them out and ate it like that!

Ingredients for Overnight Oats:
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats NOT quick oats though
- 2/3 cup of skim or soy milk
- 1/2 cup of plain (or flavored) Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of Chia seeds - these little things are AMAZING. In just 1 serving (1 tablespoon) they have 6g of fiber, and 3g of protein, as well as the right amount of healthy Omega-3 fats your body craves.
*Dash of cinnamon is optional. I always say you can never have too much though

Directions:
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a jar or plastic container. Just make sure that there is a lid because this baby has to be covered.
- Store in the fridge overnight and take out the next morning when you're ready for breakfast! It's as simple as that

As stated before, this is the BASIC or FOUNDATION for overnight oats. You can get as creative as you want, or be somewhat bland like me.

The AMAZING Chia seeds. I found mine at Trader Joes, along with the Rolled Oats NOT quick oats

Finished Product!

Cheers!