April 16, 2021

Overnight Oats 

Overnight oats are an easy way to enjoy a nutritious and hearty plant-based breakfast. Overnight oats can be prepped in advance, making it a perfect grab-and-go breakfast for busy weekday mornings! 

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Ingredients 

• 1/2 cup oats (steel cut or rolled oats)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened, dairy free milk of choice (almond, oat, soy, etc.)
• 1 heaping tablespoon of chia seeds
• 1 ripe banana (optional)
• Variety of toppings: fruit, cinnamon, nuts, nut butter, dates, maple syrup

Instructions

• In a 16 ounce mason jar or container of choice, mash the banana (if using) until
• almost smooth.
• Add the rest of the overnight oat ingredients and stir until smooth.
• Put the lid on the mason jar or cover the container and refrigerate overnight.
• In the morning, add toppings of choice.

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