Overnight Oats

By: RYLEE MCDANIELS

Staff Writer

Prep: 5 min           

Inactive: 5 hr                                 

Total: 5 hr 5 min

Ingredients:

• ⅓ to ½ cup liquid such as dairy milk, almond, cashew or coconut milk
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup yogurt, optional
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds, optional but highly recommended
• 1/2 banana, mashed, optional
• Serving suggestions: fruit (fresh or dried), nuts, nut butter, seeds, protein powder, granola, coconut, spices, citrus zest and vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Add desired amounts of milk, oats, yogurt, chia seeds and banana to a jar or container and give them a good stir. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 5 hours.
2. In the morning, add additional liquid if you’d like. Once you achieve the desired consistency, top with fruit, nuts, nut butter, seeds, protein powder, granola, coconut, spices, zest or vanilla extract.