Overnight Oatmeal

As a mom of 3, I find breakfast challenging. I want to make sure we all start the day with a healthy and nutrient-dense meal that will keep us fueled for at least a few hours. But weekday mornings are often so chaotic and rushed, there is zero time for breakfast prep. The solution: healthy breakfast meals that I can prepare the night before.

I love this overnight oatmeal recipe because it checks all my boxes: it is healthy, it is nutrient-dense, and it can be made in advance so I can get it on the table super fast in the morning. And, as a bonus, it’s pretty delicious. It’s also very versatile: add your favourite toppings to make it your own.

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Overnight Oatmeal Recipe

Prep time: 5 minutes (plus overnight rest time)

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

1 1/3 cup milk (cow or plant-based)

1 cup oats (I prefer steel cut oats but rolled oats work well too)

1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

1 tbsp peanut or almond butter

1/4 tsp salt

Optional toppings:

hemp seeds

chia seeds

ground flax seeds

sliced banana

blueberries, strawberries, or any other of your favourite berries

sliced almonds

sunflower seeds

Instructions:

1. In a medium sized bowl or container, add the milk. Stir in the peanut butter and maple syrup or honey and mix until smooth.

2. Add the oats and salt and stir to combine.

3. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or up to 5 days.

4. When ready to serve: stir the oats. Add more milk if the oatmeal is too thick.

5. Stir in or top with your favourite additions.

6. Enjoy!