No-Bake Workout Bars

2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup protein powder (Clean Protein Powder was used in this recipe)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (Enjoy Life was used in this recipe)
1/2 cup chia seeds or ground flax seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup lite coconut milk, (more or less as needed to reach desired consistency)
1/4 cup honey (raw honey if possible)

In a blender, pulse 1 1/2 cups of the oats until a flour like consistency. In a large bowl, toss to combine oat flour, remaining 1/2 cup oats, protein powder, chocolate chips, chia or flax seeds, and raisins.

Stir together in a medium bowl the coconut milk, peanut butter, and honey. Pour peanut butter mixture over oat mixture and stir until thoroughly incorporated.

Spread mixture into a 9 x 9-Inch square pan or an 11 x 7-inch pan. Press mixture down and cover with a lid or foil and refrigerate overnight, or until they harden some. Slice into 12 bars and keep stored in the refrigerator.

Cherry Chocolate Overnight Oats

½ cup gluten free steel cut oats
½ cup almond milk
2 tsp chia seeds
2 tsp cocoa powder
handful of dried cherries
optional: a couple dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Place all the ingredients in a jar, mix well and store in the fridge overnight.
I like my oatmeal unsweetened. If you like your oatmeal a little on the sweet side, feel free to add in some dates or maple syrup.

Read more at http://mywholefoodlife.com/2014/08/16/cherry-chocolate-overnight-oats/#QIXcMe1wkX3jaL1Z.99

Raspberry Cream Overnight oatmeal

½ cup gluten free steel cut oats or gluten free rolled oats
½ cup coconut milk (or milk of choice)
¼ cup raspberries
¼ cup raw cashews soaked overnight
2 medjool dates chopped
2 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp ground vanilla beans

Read more at http://mywholefoodlife.com/2015/04/01/raspberry-cream-overnight-oats/#BTMqZwSOWBEEtPgc.99


Drain and rinse the cashews. Add them to a blender and blend until smooth. You may need to add a little water to get the consistency right.
Add everything into a jar and mix well. I like these jars.
Place the jar in the fridge overnight and enjoy the next morning!

Read more at http://mywholefoodlife.com/2015/04/01/raspberry-cream-overnight-oats/#BTMqZwSOWBEEtPgc.99

Banana nut overnight oatmeal

½ cup gluten free steel cut oats or gluten free rolled oats
½ banana sliced
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp flax meal
½ tsp ground vanilla bean or extract
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
2 T chopped pecans or walnuts
2-3 drops of stevia OR 1 chopped medjool date OR 2 tsp maple syrup
½ cup almond milk
Instructions




Throw all the ingredients except for the banana in a jar and mix well.
Store overnight in the fridge.
When you are ready to eat, slice the banana and mix it in.

Read more at http://mywholefoodlife.com/2013/10/02/banana-nut-overnight-oats/#qE9bQ8zDmpDeoE4H.99

Banana cookie

2 Ripe Bananas to yield about 1 cup mashed
1½ cups Old Fashioned Oats (not the quick cooking kind)
¼ cup flax seed
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce (a four ounce container)
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon honey
¼ cup raisins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mash banana in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix to combine.
Shape batter into Tablespoon-sized balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Press each ball down to slightly flatten.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until firm.

DIY FREEZER OATMEAL CUPS

3 cups Chex Gluten Free oats
¼ cup brown or demerara sugar, or to taste
3 cups water
3 cups milk of choice
pinch salt
Assorted chopped fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, or other toppings

Read more at http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/diy-freezer-oatmeal-cups/#9MitRjbXkMcXAfmA.99



Combine the oats, sugar, water, milk, and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
Redice heat to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes, or to desired consistency. Set aside to cool slightly.
Spray two 12-cup muffin tins with cooking spray and set out toppings in bowls.
Divide the cooked oatmeal between the muffin cups, and top each with desired toppings.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for several hours, or until frozen.
Once frozen, pop out of the muffin tins, loosening with a butter knife or small spatula, if necessary and wrap in sandwich bags or plastic wrap.
Remove desired number of cups (one to three per serving) from the freezer the night before or day you plan to serve them.
Warm in the microwave for 1-2 minutes (longer if still frozen), and stir in a little more milk, if desired.

Read more at http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/diy-freezer-oatmeal-cups/#9MitRjbXkMcXAfmA.99

POMEGRANATE OATMEAL SNACK CUPS

• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup 100% pomegranate juice
• teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 banana, small
• ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, partially melted

Dry

• 2 cups quick cooking oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ⅓ cups + ¼ cup pomegranate arils, separated

Instructions

1. First, preheat oven to 350ºF and spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Then, place banana in a medium size bowl and mash until smooth. Add the rest of the wet ingredients (minus the coconut oil, we will add that very last) and whisk until combined.
3. Add the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Finally add in coconut oil.
4. Fill muffin tin about ⅓ to ½ way full. Sprinkle additional pomegranate arils (about ¼ cup) on top.
5. Bake at 350º for about 20 minutes.

http://fitfoodiefinds.com/2014/12/pomegranate-oatmeal-snack-cups/

Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats

½ cup gluten free steel cut oats (use rolled oats for a smoother oatmeal)

1 tsp chia seeds

1 tsp flax meal

2 tsp cacao powder

1 T almond butter

1 chopped medjool date or 2 tsp maple syrup

½ cup almond milk

Read more at http://mywholefoodlife.com/2013/08/10/almond-butter-chocolate-overnight-oats/#zaW57qjHIEGsXjmH.99

Throw everything in a jar

Mix well and store in the fridge overnight to eat.

Read more at http://mywholefoodlife.com/2013/08/10/almond-butter-chocolate-overnight-oats/#zaW57qjHIEGsXjmH.99

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

½ cup gluten free steel cut or rolled oats (Steel cut oats will have a crunch.  Rolled oats will be smoother)

1 tsp chia seeds

1 tsp flax meal

½ – 1 tsp of cinnamon depending on how strong you like it to be

¼ tsp vanilla extract

¼ tsp nutmeg

1-2 T unsweetened applesauce

1 – 2 tsp maple syrup (optional)

½ – ¾ cup almond milk (depending on how thick or thin you like your oatmeal)

Read more at http://mywholefoodlife.com/2013/08/26/apple-cinnamon-overnight-oats/#Wm2QU7XWGsluimrG.99

Throw all the contents into a jar and mix well.

Stick in the fridge overnight.  

Read more at http://mywholefoodlife.com/2013/08/26/apple-cinnamon-overnight-oats/#Wm2QU7XWGsluimrG.99

Overnight Oatmeal

• 2½ cups oatmeal
• 2½ cups soy milk or other non-dairy milk
• 5 tablespoons chia seeds
• 5 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1¼ teaspoons vanilla

• Scoop ½ cup oatmeal into each of 5 mason jars (I used ½ pint jars). Add ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla to each jar. Stir contents of each jar; cover and refrigerate overnight. Top each jar with ½ cup of fruit and 1 tablespoon of nuts

¾ cup whole oats

¾ cup milk of any kind or water

Overnight Mix-in Ingredients

Flax seed (about 1 Tablespoon per serving)

Chia seeds (about 1 Tablespoon per serving)

Cinnamon (about ⅛ teaspoon per serving)

Vanilla extract (about ⅛ teaspoon per serving)

Honey (about 1 Tablespoon per serving)

Maple syrup (about 1 Tablespoon per serving)

Sugar or other sweetener to taste

Nut butters (Up to ¼ cup per serving)

Day of Toppings

Fresh fruit

Dried Fruit

Fruit Compote or apple butter

Chopped Nuts

Chocolate Chips

Coconut

Granola

Instructions

Combine oats, liquid and desired overnight mix-in ingredients in a glass container with a tight lid.

Refrigerate jar overnight or up to 3 days.

If desired, transfer oatmeal to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds to a minute.

When ready to enjoy, spoon your favorite toppings on top!

1. Cherry Almond Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen), 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds (331 calories; 10.4 g fiber; 12.6 g protein)

2. Blueberry Cashew Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 tablespoon toasted cashews (294 calories; 7.1 g fiber; 11.1 g protein)

3. Blackberry Pecan Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup blackberries, 1 tablespoon toasted pecans (283 calories; 9.5 g fiber; 10.6 g protein)

4. Papaya Coconut Cashew Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup diced papaya, 1 teaspoon toasted coconut flakes, 1 tablespoon toasted cashews (307 calories; 7.4 g fiber; 11.2 g protein)

5. Cantaloupe Hazelnut Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup diced cantaloupe, 1 tablespoon hazelnuts (276 calories; 6.4 g fiber; 10.7 g protein)

6. Kiwi Coconut Cashew Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup sliced kiwi, 1 teaspoon toasted coconut flakes, 1 tablespoon toasted cashews (313 calories; 8.1 g fiber; 11.6 g protein)

7. Peach Almond Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup diced peaches, 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds (273 calories; 7 g fiber; 11.1 g protein)

8. Cranberry Walnut Overnight Oatmeal – 1 tablespoon dried cranberries (add to oatmeal mixture and soak overnight to rehydrate), 1 tablespoon toasted walnuts (274 calories; 5.9 g fiber; 10.1 g protein)

9. Strawberry Pumpkin Seed Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup chopped strawberries, 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds (353 calories; 10.5 g fiber; 15.2 g protein)

10. Pear Pistachio Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup chopped pears, 1 tablespoon toasted pistachios (324 calories; 8.6 g fiber; 12.1 g protein)

11. Apple Pecan Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup chopped apples, 1 tablespoon toasted pecans (285 calories; 7.2 g fiber; 9.8 g protein)

12. Raspberry Almond Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup raspberries, 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almond (319 calories; 12.9 g fiber; 12.7 g protein)

13. Mango Coconut Macadamia Nut Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup chopped mango, 1 teaspoon toasted coconut flakes, 1 tablespoon macadamia nuts (364 calories; 10.3 g fiber; 11.9 g protein)

14. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oatmeal– 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter), 1/2 cup sliced banana (371 calories; 8.4 g fiber; 13.7 g protein)

15. Date Pecan Overnight Oatmeal – 2 tablespoons chopped dates, 1 tablespoon toasted pecans (331 calories; 7.6 g fiber; 10.2 g protein)

16. Apricot Pistachio Overnight Oatmeal– 1/2 cup diced apricot, 1 tablespoon toasted pistachios (322 calories; 8 g fiber; 13 g protein)

17. Pumpkin, Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Seed Overnight Oatmeal – 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin spice, 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds (307 calories; 7.7 g fiber; 13.9 g protein)

18. Pineapple Macadamia Nut Overnight Oatmeal  – 1/2 cup chopped pineapple, 1 tablespoon toasted macadamia nuts (307 calories; 6.9 g fiber; 10.1 g protein)

19. Banana Walnut Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup sliced bananas, 1 tablespoon toasted walnuts (317 calories; 7.4 g fiber; 10.9 g protein)

20. Nectarine Hazelnut Overnight Oatmeal – 1/2 cup chopped nectarines, 1 tablespoon toasted hazelnuts (281 calories; 6.9 g fiber; 10.8 g protein)