OVERNIGHT OATS (9 WAYS)

Steps:

• OVERNIGHT OATS BASE RECIPE: Add oats, milk and chia seeds together in a mason jar, resealable container or a bowl. (If you like your oatmeal creamier, you can add more milk and less if you like them on the chunkier side - you can also add an extra 2 tablespoons yogurt (dairy free if needed) to make them creamier). Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top.
• APPLE CINNAMON OVERNIGHT OATS: Add apples, cinnamon (and sweetener if desired) to a mason jar. Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top. Serve with more milk as desired and top with additional chopped apples and ground cinnamon before serving, if desired.
• BANANA WALNUT OVERNIGHT OATS: Add mashed banana and cinnamon to a mason jar Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top. Serve with more milk as desired and top with fresh banana slices and walnuts before serving, if desired.
• ALMOND JOY OVERNIGHT OATS: Add sweetener and cocoa powder. Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top. Serve with more milk as desired and top with coconut, slivered almonds, and chocolate chips before serving, if desired.
• STRAWBERRY OVERNIGHT OATS: Add strawberries (and sweetener if desired). Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top. Serve with more milk as desired and top with fresh strawberry slices before serving, if desired.
• CARROT CAKE OVERNIGHT OATS: Add sweetener, cinnamon, carrots, coconut, pecans, and raisins to a mason jar. Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top. Serve with more milk as desired and sprinkle with additional coconut, pecans, and raisins before serving (optional)
• BLUEBERRY VANILLA ALMOND BUTTER OVERNIGHT OATS: Add vanilla, and blueberries (and sweetener if desired) to mason jar. Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top. Serve with more milk as desired and top with fresh blueberries and almond butter before serving
• PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY OVERNIGHT OATS: Add sweetener (if using), peanut butter, jam and vanilla to the mason jar. Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top. Serve with more milk as desired and top with another layer of peanut butter, jam, freeze-dried berries, and chopped peanuts before serving, if desired.
• PUMPKIN CRANBERRY OVERNIGHT OATS: Add remaining ingredients to the mason jar Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top. Serve with more milk as desired and top with more pepitas and cranberries before serving, if desired.
• Low Carb/Keto Overnight Oats: Add all the ingredients to a large container or jar with a lid. Stir until combined. Cover with lid and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours. When ready to serve, remove lid and stir, pour with more milk until desired consistency is reached. Divide between two small bowls, add desired toppings/mix-ins and enjoy.
• FOR MEAL PREP: Make 3-4 batches of your favorite flavors and store in separate mason jars or containers.