Overnight Oatmeal in all it's glory

For years oatmeal has been included in the staple "healthy breakfast" choices. I remember my mom and dad eating the white, sludgy oats and thinking to myself "how could anyone ever eat that?" Well.. fast forward 20 years and here I am preaching the nutritional goodness of oatmeal. These oats are an almost daily occurrence in my nutritional. Taking only 10 minutes to make and having an abundance of fiber, protein and good carbs- how could I not preach them to my clients?? 

Some of us don't have 10 minutes in the morning, this is where the popular Overnight Oats come into play.   For a start- here are my two favorite overnight oat recipes.  It takes 5 minutes to prepare each one and you can leave these oats in the fridge for days. So- prepare away!!!   I like making mine in mason jars, but feel free to make them in any tupperware. 

This is a great way to eat healthy on the go, and just as easy as eating a donut on the way to work. :)

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Banana & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients:

• 1 large ripe banana, mashed (about ½ cup)
• ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon light agave or honey (You may use more if you like sweeter oatmeal. Duh.)

Add ingredients together, let sit in fridge for at least 3 hours and enjoy

Blueberry, Flax & Vanilla Overnight Oats
Ingredients:

• ½ cup rolled oats OR quick oats
• ⅔ cup water
• ½ cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
• 1 tablespoon flaxmeal
• blueberries, pecans, brown sugar, and other goodies for topping

Add ingredients (except for toppings) together, let sit overnight and enjoy with your choice of toppings in morning