Breakfast that makes it's self?! Don't mind if I do! I've been experimenting with the "overnight oats" phenomenon, and I love it! It's perfect to take with you on the go and eat at work or school. I know there are several variations of the ratio of milk to oats, but i've discovered how I personally enjoy it: simply, equal parts oats to milk. I like the consistancy of the oats when I make it this way, it's thicker, but of course if you'd like the consistancy to be thinner you can simply add more milk. This is what I whipped up for this morning:
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup vanilla unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp fresh ground almond butter (from whole foods)
1/2 tbsp honey
In the morning, I also topped it off with a handful of fresh blueberries, a half of a banana sliced, and a sprinkle of chia seeds. I've also added fresh strawberries and raspberries in the past. I've seen other variations for toppings, such as;
- granola (adds a little crunch)
- sliced almonds
- dried berries and raisins
- agave nectar or all natural maple syrup (as opposed to honey)
- differing nut butters (such as cashew and peanut)
- a scoop of protein powder
- any choice of fresh fruit (I want to try diced apples)
- differing milk substitues such as: coconut, soy, and chocolate almond.
- your favorite fruit and nut bar or protein bar chopped up.
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