Overnight Oats // Recipe

One of my favorite quick and easy go-to meals or snacks is overnight oats. I’ve come across several different recipes – each with varying ingredient ratios and mix-ins. After making several batches, I’ve landed on a mixture that suits my taste. This recipe is great for breakfast on the go or for a lazy snack or dinner. The base mixture is good enough on its own, but it's even better with some toppings. Plus it’s stupid easy to make.

Overnight Oats

1/3 c. oats (preferably rolled - not quick/instant)
1/3 c. milk (almond, soy, dairy…whatever you please)
1/3 c. greek yogurt (I like the added protein, but you could just double the milk)
2 tbsp. chia seeds (optional)

Method

Combine all ingredients in a container or jar. Cover and store in the fridge overnight – or at least for a few hours ( especially if adding chia seeds ). Toppings can be combined with the ingredients above or prior to serving. Enjoy!

Optional Mix-ins

Almonds + coconut flakes
Pumpkin + walnuts + cinnamon
Bananas + honey
Peanut butter + chocolate chips
Fresh or frozen berries

Berry Banana Green Smoothie Recipe

Yesterday morning I made my first green smoothie. I called it green because it had greens in it, but it was more of a green/brown color – not the most appetizing, but it tasted way better than it looked. I was actually surprised how good it was. I added kale to it and thought the bitterness would come through, but the other flavors totally trumped it. It was sweet and fresh and the perfect consistency.

The best part? I didn't follow a recipe – I just threw the ingredients I had on hand into the blender and hit go. Here's an idea of what I included though in case you want to give it a try.

Berry Banana Green Smoothie

1/2 cup of vanilla almond milk

handful of kale

handful of spinach

handful of frozen strawberries

handful of fresh blueberries

1 small banana

1/2 of a small avocado

handful of chia seeds

ice

I know it sounds and looks like a lot, but it was super easy, tasted great, and was quite satisfying. Do you guys have a go-to green smoothie?