When I was growing up, my mother made breakfast for my siblings and I each morning before school. I was only allowed to have cold cereal on the weekends or in the summer. We had a certain breakfast on each day of the week. The breakfasts included pancakes, French toast, and oatmeal. I loved having a hot meal in the morning and I was grateful that my mom did this for me. When I had kids, I made a goal to make breakfast for them before school each day. Initially, I made the same things that I grew up with. But, over time, we all discovered that our favorite breakfast was oatmeal. I love that it is really easy to make, is healthy, and can be made with so many flavor combinations. I love that overnight oats make the morning prep even easier. The texture of overnight oats is soft, yet hearty! Overnight oats for the win!
One bonus is that the overnight oats travel really well. I rarely can eat much in hotel breakfasts, so I bring my own breakfast with me. Overnight oats are my go-to for sure!
Using a glass mixing bowl, add the strawberries and mash with a fork or potato masher. If using frozen, melt the strawberries in the microwave or over the stovetop and place in the bowl.
Add the remainder of the ingredients except the roasted peanuts and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a 2-cup glass container or pint canning jar. Add more milk if needed to just cover the oats.
Cover with a lid and place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, the milk will be absorbed and the oats will be a lovely consistency. Reheat if desired. Serve with more fresh berries and roasted peanuts, if desired.
Oatmeal for breakfast is so comforting! Plus they are gluten-free and Vegan. These simple overnight oats are perfect for busy mornings. With simple, yet timeless flavors, these overnight oats are sure to please the inner child in all of us.
Ingredients
1/2cup Strawberries (Fresh or Frozen)
3/4cups Rolled Oats
1TBSP Chia Seeds
1TBSP Ground Flaxseed
2TBSP Peanut Butter (or Sun butter for nut-free)
1/4tsp Sea Salt
1tsp Vanilla
1cup Almond Milk (More as needed)
Instructions
1
Using a glass mixing bowl, add the strawberries and mash with a fork or potato masher. If using frozen, melt the strawberries in the microwave or over the stovetop and place in the bowl.
2
Add the remainder of the ingredients except the roasted peanuts and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a 2-cup glass container or pint canning jar. Add more milk if needed to just cover the oats.
3
Cover with a lid and place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, the milk will be absorbed and the oats will be a lovely consistency. Reheat if desired. Serve with more fresh berries and roasted peanuts, if desired.
4
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories589.44kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat30.21g47%
Saturated Fat4.58g23%
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium1052.45mg44%
Potassium624.86mg18%
Total Carbohydrate62.82g21%
Dietary Fiber15.96g64%
Sugars8.38g
Protein20.3g41%
Vitamin C 42.57 mg
Calcium 453.5 mg
Iron 4.79 mg
Vitamin E 3.46 mg
Vitamin K 3.21 mcg
Thiamin 0.53 mg
Riboflavin 0.21 mg
Niacin 6.51 mg
Vitamin B6 0.27 mg
Folate 76.41 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 1.19 mg
Phosphorus 525.74 mg
Magnesium 216.28 mg
Zinc 4.01 mg
Selenium 27.74 mcg
Copper 0.61 mg
Manganese 3.49 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Feel free to substitute other berries such as raspberries or blueberries.
To make it nut-free, use Sunflower seed butter or Pumpkin seed butter.
Keywords:
gluten free, oats, vegan, high fiber, breakfast, easy meals
