Our next recipe features three delicious variations on overnight oatmeal: banana nut, apple cinnamon, and chocolate peanut butter.
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
1 large apple, peeled and diced
2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
2 tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
Pinch sea salt
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups unsweetened almond milk, whole milk, or other milk of choice
4 tsp chia seeds
Directions:
- Place the apple, maple syrup, water, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cloves into a small pot over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened, then set aside.
- Line up 4, 8-ounce mason jars, then spoon the apple mixture into the bottom of the jars.
- Pour 1/2 cup oats, 1 tsp chia seeds, and 1/2 cup milk into each jar. Place the lids on the jars, then shake them up to distribute the chia seeds.
- Refrigerate overnight, then enjoy! Oats will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Note: If you'd prefer, you can mix all the ingredients in one large container and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories 275; Total Fat 6.lg; Saturated Fat .7g; Sodium 680.3mg; Carbohydrates 46.2g; Sugar 11.29; Protein 8.5g
Banana Nut Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
2 medium bananas
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups milk of choice (almond, cashew, whole)
2 cups rolled oats
4 tsp chia seeds
1/4 cup walnuts, for topping
Directions:
- Pour 1/2 cup oats into 4, 8-ounce mason jars, then pour 1 tsp chia seeds into each jar.
- Blend the milk, bananas, and vanilla until smooth, then pour an equal amount of the mixture (about 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp - this will vary depending on the size of your bananas) into each jar.
- Seal the jars, shake them, and then refrigerate overnight. When you're ready to eat, sprinkle the walnuts over top.
Note: If you'd prefer, you can mix all the ingredients in one large container and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories 243; Total Fat 2.8g; Saturated Fat .7g; Sodium 94.2mg; Carbohydrates 42.8g; Sugar 7.4g; Protein 7g
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 cups milk of choice (almond, cashew, whole)
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, for topping (optional)
Directions:
- Add 1/2 cup of oats to 4, 8-ounce mason jars, then set aside.
- Blend or whisk the peanut butter, milk, syrup, and cocoa powder until smooth, then separate the mixture between the 4 mason jars (about 2/3 cup for each) and pour over the oats.
- Refrigerate overnight, then enjoy! The oats will stay good for up to 5 days.
Note: If you'd prefer, you can mix all the ingredients in one large container and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories 338; Total Fat 13.6g; Saturated Fat 2.4g; Sodium 163.5mg; Carbohydrates 44.6g; Sugar 8.8g; Protein 11.9g