Make your mornings a little easier and a lot yummier with these simple, healthy and delicious overnight oats!
It’s no secret that mornings around here are a bit hurried complete and utter chaos more days than not. Because breakfast is usually the last thing we do before leaving the house, it tends to be the first thing to be cut when we’re running late. Obviously, I make a point to feed the kid, even if it’s just pb&j in the car on the way to the babysitter, school, the gym, or wherever it is that we’re off to that day.
But lately, I’ve been making more of an effort to make sure that a healthy breakfast for us all (Mommy included) is no longer an after thought.
I’ve started keeping a few of these yummy breakfast oatmeal muffins on hand for those mornings that I just can’t seem to get it together – they’re so easy to whip up and make for the perfect breakfast on the go!
And for the mornings that we actually have a few minutes to sit at the table and enjoy some bites together, we’ve been munching on this delicious overnight oatmeal. Not only is it seriously yummy and filled with all sorts of good stuff, but it’s a quick, make-ahead breakfast that’s ready to eat whenever we are.
There are SO many different ways to dress up the oatmeal, but the base recipe always remains the same:
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp ground flax
1 tsp hemp hearts
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Method
Layer all ingredients into a medium sized mason jar. Place in the fridge to settle overnight. Mix when ready to eat.
Optional: Warm in the microwave for one minute before eating.
Dress it up:
Top with fresh fruit, nuts, dried fruit, coconut or however else you might enjoy your oatmeal.
Pictured here…
Apple Pie Oatmeal – topped with diced apples, pecans and a bit of cinnamon.
Banana Coconut Oatmeal – topped with sliced bananas, walnuts and coconut.
Really the possibilities are endless! You couldn’t ask for a healthier breakfast that’s ready to go when you are!
Looking for other quick & healthy breakfast ideas? Try these!
Wishing you SUCH a wonderful day!
This looks fantastic, Kristi! I love overnight oats and will definitely try your recipe :).
Thank you Amy! They’re SO yummy!!!
I have to try this, Kristi! You’re right… when my mornings are rushed, breakfast is the thing that I skip and then I’m starving by 10! I am putting almond milk on my list and making these asap! Yours look amazingly delicious!
You’re going to LOVE it!!! Thanks so much Kendra!
Oh I love overnight oats, but I haven’t made any in forever. I need to change that :). I’ve never added hemp hearts, but that sounds so good!
Thanks Hannah! Hemp hearts are jam packed full of good stuff, definitely worth throwing a spoonful in!
Love overnight oats! A total lifesaver in our house! Love your different flavours! Need to try!
Thanks so much Jen! They’re our new favourite breakfast!!!
oh my so temptingly delicious I would love to wake up to something like this I believe I have been tempted enough to make ups some of my own
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Thank you so much Angie!!! It really is SO yummy!
Such a smart idea!!
Thank you Loni! The perfect way to start our day!
I’ve never made overnight oats but they sound so yummy! I love the mason jars, too. So cute!
They really are Jenna! You definitely need to try them! Thanks so much friend!
You know, I’ve never tried overnight oats, I always forget and have to make it in the morning but I want to do it cause it looks so yummy and it is so convenient! perfect solution to busy school mornings! And they go off well fed! Thanks so much for sharing at Sweet Inspiration #2 Kristi!!! have a super saturday!
Thank you Katrin! They are amazing – so yummy and such a simple way to make sure everyone’s leaving the house with full tummies!
These look so yummy — I love overnight oats! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! ๐
Thank you Dee! Our new favourite breakfast for sure!
This so good I am so making this recipe! Stopping by to let you know you are being featured twice on today’s P3 Party post! Have a great week! Thanks for pinning!
Best,
Kim
You’re kidding! Thank you so, so much Kim! What a lovely way to kick off the weekend!