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

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Throw everything in a jar

Mix well and store in the fridge overnight to eat.

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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)

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Throw all the contents into a jar and mix well.

Stick in the fridge overnight.  

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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)

PEPPERMINT CACAO SMOOTHIE

2  medium-sized frozen bananas (peel removed before frozen)
6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup almond milk
4 teaspoons cacao powder
1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic Peppermint Flavor
1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic Vanilla Flavoring
 Fresh peppermint leaves and dark chocolate pieces, for garnish (optional)
Directions
1. In a blender, blend all ingredients until smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Use a spatula to scrape the sides down as needed throughout blending.
2. Serve immediately.

Sunrise Smoothie

1 banana
1 c apricot nectar, chilled
1 container (8 oz) low-fat peach yogurt
1 Tbsp frozen lemonade concentrate
½ c club soda, chilled

1. COMBINE the banana, apricot nectar, yogurt, and lemonade concentrate. Process for 30 seconds, or until smooth and creamy.
2. STIR in the club soda and serve immediately.
serves 4

Perfect Peach Smoothie

1 frozen ripe banana

– 1 peach

– a half dozen strawberries

– 1/2 cup of almond milk

– a few ice cubes (optional)

Optional – a tablespoon each of ground flaxseeds and chia seeds

Harley Pasternak's Breakfast Smoothie

5 raw almonds
1 red apple
1 banana
3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:

Place all ingredients in a blender. (Depending on how powerful your blender is, you may need to chop the apple and almonds into small pieces before blending.) Blend on medium-high for 30 seconds (or until desired consistency).