Oh Oats!

Its not very often that I get to do this… but I love overnight oats. It seems that by the time I get home from work and school I never find the time to prepare them. But the sooner that I realize what a staple these are in life, the better. I have decided to share a couple of my favorite recipes for Overnight Oats. Cook the Oatmeal and then add all the other ingredients. I suggest you tweak as you wish…

VANILLA-BANANA OATS

• Who likes banana bread? But really, who likes the calories that goes along with it? I am going to share this recipe that is divine… Truly divine.

1tsp Vanilla Bean (or extract, powder, or any form you like!)

1tbsp Maple Syrup (I use the purest of the pure)

1/4c. Chopped walnuts (or any other nuts that tickle your fancy)

1 Whole fresh cut banana

1/4c. Dried cranberries (for a little kick!)

1/2c. Soy milk

3/4c. Oatmeal (Quick or Old Fashioned are fine)

BLUEBERRY BANANA OATS

• Blueberries… and Oatmeal… you mean I can have my antioxidants and grains at once and enjoy it? Why yes… you can!

1c. Oatmeal

1/2c. Blueberries

1 Banana (sliced)

1/4c. Chopped Walnuts

1/2 c. Brown Sugar

1/2 c. Soy milk

* Sprinkle nutmeg, cinnamon or whatever you like for taste!

LEMON COCONUT OATS

• I love Lemon. I love it in my kitchen. I love it in lotions, I love it in candles… I just LOVE LEMON. And so I didn’t think Oatmeal should be any different.

1 c. Oatmeal

1/2 tsp Lemon extract

1/2 c. Brown sugar

1/2 c. Soy milk

1 small slice of lemon (I squeeze the juice into my oatmeal)

1/4 c. Sweetened coconut flakes

PUMPKIN SPICE OATMEAL

1c. Oatmeal

1/2 c. Pumpkin Puree

1/4 c. Brown Sugar

Almonds to sprinkle

Cinnamon or Nutmeg to taste

*Cook oatmeal. Add puree to Oatmeal once it’s cooled down, and add everything else. Enjoy!