{NEW} Overnight Oatmeal Pie 4 Ways { We’ve been depending a lot on our beloved o…
{NEW} Overnight Oatmeal Pie 4 Ways
{ We’ve been depending a lot on our beloved overnight oats for a quick + nutritious breakfast in the morning…and you know what?!! The more frequently I make them, and different varieties that I introduce = the more I’m getting the whole family involved! My youngest daughter who wasn’t interested in these at all a year ago sat at the kitchen counter with me last night making a bunch of them! .
Not only do overnight oats save you time in the morning, but they’re also much easier to digest than unsoaked oats.
As the oats soak overnight, their digestibility greatly improves.
Overnight as they soak, the starches break down which improves digestibility and the natural phytic acid (which all plants contain) is greatly reduced that makes them more easily absorbed by your body!
makes 1 serving each:
Ingredients:
1/2 pint glass jars with lids, for storing or serving as shown
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsps unsweetened almond, coconut, or cashew milk
2-3 drops liquid stevia OR 1-2 tsp pure maple syrup OR 2 tsp raw honey (sweetness is such a personal taste!)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
a tiny pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
Combine above ingredients in a jar or bowl, stir together very well.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, stir again, then add toppings of choice as follows:
For Apple Pie Oats: 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1 spoonful of raisins, 1/2 of a small fresh apple (chopped), 1 spoonful of chopped pecans, 1 tsp maple syrup drizzle over top.
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For Blueberry Pie Oats: 1 Tbsp no sugar added blueberry jam, 1 spoonful vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1 Tbsp sliced almonds.
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For Lemon Pie Oats: 1/2 tsp almond extract, 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest, 1 spoonful of Greek yogurt, 1 Tbsp chopped raw almonds.
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For Coconut Pie Oats: 1 spoonful of coconut yogurt, 1 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, 1 small banana (sliced), 1 tsp raw honey drizzle on top.
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Before serving, top with your choice of goodies above, give it all a big stir, and enjoy! (and YES they are eaten cold, just like pudding…just try them already!)
❤Rachel
