Description
Prepare this nutritious breakfast the night before for a fast, healthy grab-and-go meal in the morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- In a jar or container with a lid, combine the rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, sweetener, and vanilla extract.
- Stir well until all ingredients are mixed.
- Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- In the morning, stir the mixture. If it is too thick, add a splash more milk.
- Top with the mixed berries before eating.
Notes
- You can substitute berries with sliced banana, chopped apple, or a spoonful of nut butter.
- For added protein, stir in one scoop of your preferred protein powder before refrigerating.
- This recipe keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 0