Do you find yourself with no time to prepare breakfast on a busy morning? Do you sometimes skip breakfast because you want to have an extra hour of sleeping? Overnight oats are a simple breakfast dish, taking only 5 to 10 minutes to prepare. You can carry them with you and enjoy them on your way to work or school.
Oats are a delicious and filling breakfast, with many health benefits. Oats are high in dietary fiber which helps lower “bad” cholesterol, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and colon cancers.
Check out this recipe for chocolate flavored overnight oats.
Chocolate-Covered Banana Overnight Oats
Adapted from the Spruce Eats
Prep: ~10 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup of milk of choice
- 2 tsp of cocoa powder
- 2 tsp of maple syrup (or honey)
- ½ tsp of vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup rolled old-fashioned oats (avoid using 1 minute or quick-cooking oats because they will become soggy)
- ½ of whole banana (sliced)
- 1 tbsp of chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Whisk cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt together in an airtight container.
- Add oats to the mixture and stir well until completely combined. Place the lid on the container until mixing is done.
- Place the container in the fridge overnight. The oats will soften for the next morning.
- Slice bananas and sprinkle chocolate chips on the top when ready to serve.
Peanut butter and jelly is a perfect combination for a sandwich. However, it can be tried on oats as well.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats:
Adapted from the Spruce Eats
Prep: ~10 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup rolled old-fashioned oats (avoid using 1 minute or quick-cooking oats)
- 2 teaspoons jelly or jam of choice
- 1 tbsp peanuts (chopped)
- Fruit of choice
Instruction:
Whisk the milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, and salt in an airtight container.
Add oats to the mixture and stir well until completely combined. Place the lid on the container until mixing is done.
Place the container in the fridge overnight.
Add the jelly to the top of the oats and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts when ready to serve. Add fruit of your choice, such as bananas.
The instructions for making overnight oats from the two recipes above are quite similar. You can create your favorite overnight oats by experimenting with different toppings and flavors. If you are seeking allergen-free recipes, check out Allergy Friendly Recipes: Breakfast
What’s your favorite overnight oats flavor combination? Share with us by commenting below!
