Today’s recipe is for a large batch of basic overnight oats. The best part of making soaked oats is waking up to a breakfast that is ready to go for several days in a row. Make the first choice of your day be a good one and shape the flow of the rest of your day. Taking under 5 minutes to prepare, these easy oats are a snap to stir up.
The base ingredients in this recipe include old-fashioned rolled oats, milk of your choice, a sweetener, and an extract (vanilla and almond extracts) plus loads and loads of cinnamon. *Cinnamon is a super spice – it helps things taste sweeter without the sugar.
Overnight oats are delicious plain and simple. Day by day switch up the toppings and stir-ins to keep your breakfast bowl fresh and interesting. Ideally, have a few types of fresh fruits washed and available in the morning to add to the top and stir in when you are ready to eat.
Our list of fresh fruit typically includes the following:
- berries – blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries
- peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots
- bananas
Frozen fruit works well when fruits are not in season and harder to find.
Nuts are great for added crunch, flavor, protein, and fiber. Choose from whole raw almonds, slivered or toasted. Walnuts are also awesome. Optional add-ins include chia seeds. Chia acts as a thickening agent and has some protein and nutrients.
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