Picture this: It's a Monday morning. You wake up to your 6th alarm and feel so tired you could probably sleep another 12 hours- even though it was just the weekend. But no, you have to go to school. In fact, that “extra 2 minute” lie in has turned into 10 and at this rate you will be late for registration. Panicking, rushing, wanting to cry, haphazardly throwing some cereal into a bowl and sploshing in some milk before scoffing half of it down and running out the door. You arrive, thankfully in time, but by 9:30 your stomach is already grumbling and you begin to get hangry. It's meat-free Monday, meaning some sort of questionable looking stew for lunch and a ‘panache of vegetables’. Life is hard.
Enter- Overnight Oats. The classier, cooler, more Pinteresty version of oatmeal. Except not oatmeal. Because overnight oats actually have texture, they have flavour, they are already waiting for you in your fridge the moment you wake up. They are refreshing, completely customisable and work excellently as a to-go breakfast. By 9:30, your stomach will still be relishing in the delicious, fibre and protein-packed goodness that you devoured earlier. And the best part, I have 3 easy recipes just waiting for you to try…
My tip: I like making a batch of oats at the start of the week so that all my breakfasts are ready to go. If you want the speedy grab-and-go approach, distribute your oats into smaller pots for the week.
Also feel free to add any other ingredients you like to any of these recipes- they are very versatile. Eg. some nuts for crunch and protein, chopped fruit, salted caramel drizzle (a very fun option) etc...
Chocolate Overnight Oats
Coming in strong, a classic, perfect for the “dessert for breakfast” types, yet healthy as well.
Ingredients (makes for around 2-3 servings)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup plant milk (or cows if you are that type)
- 1-2 tbsp chia seeds (totally optional but great extra protein)
- 1 heaped tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (more or less depending on your sweet tooth)
- dash of cinnamon
- Combine everything in a jar and stir really well.
- Refrigerate overnight and enjoy the next morning with any toppings of your choice. (Literally this easy).
Pink Overnight Oats
A personal favourite, if you fancy a more fruitful breakfast, or if you just want something extra pretty.
Ingredients (makes for around 2-3 servings):
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup plant milk
- 1-2 tbsp chia seeds (again optional)
- 100g mashed raspberries or strawberries or both (until smooth)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (less if berries are very sweet)
- splash of vanilla extract
- Combine everything in a jar and stir really well.
- Refrigerate overnight and enjoy the next morning with any toppings of your choice.
Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
No this does not taste like a hot, bakery-fresh cinnamon roll (who has time for that anyway). BUT, the flavours and feelings of one are there, in a more sophisticated and refreshing way.
Ingredients (makes for around 2-3 servings)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp almond butter (peanut could also be fun, and if you are allergic then sorry)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp agave/maple syrup
- 20g yoghurt eg. coconut or greek (optional)
- splash of vanilla extract
Method:
- Combine everything in a jar and stir really well.
- Refrigerate overnight and enjoy the next morning with any toppings of your choice.
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