Overnight oats are one of my favorite breakfast treats. They taste amazing, they’re healthy and they’re so easy to throw together the night before a busy morning. This flavor combo (who doesn’t love almond butter and bananas?) is one of my all-time favorites and it doesn’t get any easier than stirring together steel cut oats, coconut milk, banana, cinnamon and almond butter then popping it in your fridge for a nutritious grab-n-g0 breakfast.
If you’re new to the overnight oat game, they’re pretty much exactly how they sound. Gluten free steel cut oats soaked overnight in the refrigerator until they’re soft and ready to eat in the morning. At first I was weary and thought this non-cooking thing sounded pretty weird, but as soon as I tasted them I was sold and refrigerated oats quickly became one of my new favorite breakfast items. It’s a refreshing but filling combo that includes all the toppings. I love to dress mine up with chia seeds (extra fiber and happy Omega-3 fatty acids), fresh fruit (hello blackberries), and chopped or sliced nuts.
This is the perfect breakfast for someone who complains they don’t have time for breakfast or someone that wants something nutritious but doesn’t know where to begin. The fiber, protein and healthy fats in the oats, almond butter, chia seeds and coconut milk will keep you full, focused and satisfied for hours. You and your kiddos will love this healthy recipe!
- 1/4 cup steel cut oats - gluten free
- 1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 whole banana - sliced thin
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- Chia seeds
- Fresh Berries
- Nuts of choice
- Add all of the ingredients (minus the garnish) to a small mason jar or glass container
- Stir all ingredients together, cover with a lid, and place in the refrigerator over night
- In the morning, stir again, add your toppings, and you're ready to eat breakfast
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