I can be a pretty lazy person. I mean, I get stuff done; I complete work, I get ready for online school in the morning, I exercise, I cook food. Basic things that most people do. But when it comes to mornings. I become the most sluggish and lazy person ever. Making breakfast is honestly sometimes something I don’t want to do; therefore, meal prepping the night before is super nice for any day. Overnight oats is one of my favorite meal prep recipes for breakfast that you can make the night before, or a couple nights before. You can change it up according to your own preferences, and can be great for getting into oats!
Topping Ideas:
- Chocolate Chip Cookie: Add a dash of vanilla the night of preparation. In the morning, top it with some crushed walnuts, nut butter, and mini dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookie: Add an extra 1-2 tsp of cinnamon the night of preparation. Top with raisins, and caramelized walnuts.
- Berries: Add blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and granola or shredded toasted coconut.
- Cinnamon Apple: Top with some cinnamon apples. You can use my 2 minute microwave recipe here if you’d like!
- Banana: Top with sliced banana, peanut butter, and a few chocolate chips.
Overnight Oats
Easy recipe that you can make the night before to save you time!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Old Fashioned/Rolled Oats
- 1/2 cup milk (add it gradually, although it will look quite milky, but will incorporate overnight; you can add it a bit less milk if needed, but the consistency is deceiving)
- 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add oats to a mason jar, bowl, mug, or container
- Add milk gradually into it, and mix
- Add and mix in the maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla
- Add in any additional ingredients if needed
- Refrigerate overnight, and enjoy!