Overnight Oats

What I love about overnight oats is that they can be prepped the night before and be ready-to-eat in the morning; and if you made them in mason jars they can be taken with you to work! They are also so easy to make, requiring no cooking. * Perfect for my friends who can’t cook to save their life—you know who you are.

Ingredients#

• 1 cup (100g) rolled oats
• 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons craisins
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• Handful of fresh blueberries

Steps#

1. In a mason jar, combine the oats, flaxseed, pecans, and craisins
2. Close the jar and shake it
3. Combine the milk and maple syrup and pour into the jar
4. Top with blueberries and chill in the fridge overnight

Substitutions#

Nearly all of the ingredients in this recipe can be substituted or omitted to your preferences or whatever you have on hand. You can use various non-dairy milks like almond or soy milk, and, I haven’t tried it for myself, but some people even suggest using fruit juices o.o

Flaxseed thickens the mixture and adds a significant nutritional boost of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein. You can use chia seeds or hemp seeds instead, though the latter won’t thicken it as well. You can also just skip this.

Pecans can be swapped (or mixed!) with other chopped or slivered nuts, like almonds, walnuts, and peanuts, though I personally prefer pecans.

Craisins can be swapped with raisins, dried blueberries, or any other dried fruits that will plump up from the liquid.

Maple syrup can be substituted with honey, agave syrup, or date syrup. You can also use granulated or brown sugar if you dissolve it in the milk beforehand. I personally prefer dark maple syrup for its robust maple-y flavor.

And lastly, the fresh blueberries can be substituted with any fresh fruit, though I will suggest strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries as your go-to’s.