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Nutella Overnight Oats

September 23, 2013June 13, 2014 Melissa King 29 Comments

So the other day I made a batch of my Homemade Nutella. I had this recipe in mind when I made it. So now I am sharing these Nutella Overnight Oats with you!

This recipe is just as easy as all the others. So good! I didn’t even add any extra sweetener to mine because the Homemade Nutella is already sweet. If you like things a little sweeter, I will put an option in the ingredient list.

Nutella Overnight Oats

Nutella Overnight Oats

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Prep Time 5 min

Ingredients

1/2 cup steel cut or rolled oats (I used gluten free steel cut oats)
1/2-1 cup almond milk
1 T homemade nutella
2 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp flax meal
optional: 1 medjool date chopped or 1 tsp maple syrup

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a jar and mix well.
Store covered in the fridge overnight.

by Melissa King

Recipe Notes

I make 5 at a time so I have easy breakfasts all week. I eat mine cold, but if you like yours warm, feel free to heat it up. Either way works. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

September 14, 2013May 25, 2017 Melissa King 134 Comments

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats. My mind is buzzing with all kinds of new pumpkin recipes! Naturally, I had to do one with overnight oats.

My favorite breakfast lately is overnight oats. So easy. Even my daughter can make these. You can make up 5 at a time for healthy breakfasts all week long. No cooking even required!

In fact, my daughter and I filmed a video on how to make these. Here it is. For more videos, you can check out my You Tube Channel.

It’s a great recipe to try with your little ones. If you like a smooth oatmeal, use rolled oats. If you like a crunch to your oatmeal, use steel cut oats.

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

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Prep Time 5 min

Ingredients

1/2 cup gluten free steel cut oats or rolled oats
1 1/2 T pumpkin
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp flax meal
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp cloves
1 medjool date chopped or 2 tsp maple syrup
1/2 cup almond milk

Instructions

Pour all the ingredients into a jar and mix very well. I make 5 at a time and they last all week! Great for those busy mornings. I think these would also be awesome with some chopped pecans too. Enjoy!

by Melissa King

Coconut Vanilla Overnight Oats

September 4, 2013May 25, 2017 Melissa King 123 Comments

Coconut Vanilla Overnight Oats. Oh. My. Gosh. This overnight oats recipe may be my most favorite so far. If you love my Coconut Cream Larabars, you will love these overnight oats too!

Coconut butter just makes everything a little better. It is so rich and delicious! I actually didn’t use cranberries in my recipe, I just thought the color was great for the photo. I may try adding them to the recipe next time. Raspberries would be a nice addition too.

I love using steel cut oats in my overnight oats, because I like the crunch. If you like a smoother oatmeal, feel free to use rolled oats instead. Both will work out fine in this easy overnight oats recipe.

Coconut Vanilla Overnight Oats

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Prep Time 5 min

Ingredients

1/2 cup gluten free steel cut oats (you can use rolled oats for a smoother oatmeal)
1 T Nutiva Coconut Manna or homemade coconut butter
1/2 T chia seeds
1 T shredded coconut
1 tsp ground vanilla beans
1 tsp flax meal
1/2 cup almond milk
2 tsp maple syrup or 1 chopped date
Optional add ins: dried cranberries , fresh fruit, cacao nibs ..etc

Instructions

Throw all ingredients in a jar and mix very well.
Store in the fridge overnight and enjoy the next morning.

by Melissa King

Recipe Notes

I make 5 of these at a time and they hold up well. However, if you want to add fresh fruit, add it in right before you eat it. Everything else is fine to sit in the fridge. Enjoy!

Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats

August 10, 2013February 23, 2018 Melissa King 189 Comments

This Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats is the ultimate indulgence in your daily breakfast. The best part? It’s totally healthy!

Yes that’s right. This healthy breakfast is made with good for you ingredients like almond butter, cacao powder and steel cut oats.

This is one of the easiest breakfasts you can make yourself. I make 5 at a time and eat them all week. My husband even takes them to work with him. They travel very well. Between the chia seeds and the cacao powder, you are getting a lot of antioxidants.

Also a lot of protein and fiber! This will keep you full until lunchtime. If you don’t know what cacao powder is, it is chocolate in it’s most raw form.

It can be bitter, but it’s so good for you. I usually put a chopped medjool date in my oatmeal and it turns into a caramel overnight. It gives just a hint of sweetness. You can also use maple syrup.

Some other overnight oats flavors to try:

Almond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats

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Prep Time 10 min Serves 1 serving adjust servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup gluten free steel cut oats (use rolled oats for a smoother oatmeal)
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp flax meal
2 tsp cacao powder
1 T almond butter
1 chopped medjool date or 2 tsp maple syrup
1/2 cup almond milk

Instructions

Throw everything in a jar
Mix well and store in the fridge overnight to eat.

by Melissa King

Recipe Notes

My recipe makes a thicker oatmeal. If you like yours thinner, just add a bit more milk. Take out in the morning and enjoy. I eat mine cold right out of the fridge. You can also try my Overnight Oats in a Jar.

Overnight Oats in a Jar

June 10, 2013May 31, 2014 Melissa King 78 Comments

I am a fan of all things oats. Loaded with protein and fiber, but relatively low in calories. The high amount of fiber keeps you with a full feeling for a long time afterward. Something that boxed cereal could never do. I often have homemade granola for breakfast. This is so easy, I wonder why I didn’t try it sooner!

I initially saw a recipe on Food Babe’s blog called, The Perfect Parfait. Her recipe inspired me to try it. So good! I love how this recipe is very adaptable. You can really add whatever you like and change it up daily so you never get bored. I used a recycled pickle jar to hold my oats, but a mason jar would work well too. This is great for those mornings that you really have to rush.

Overnight Oats in a Jar

Overnight Oats in a Jar

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Prep Time 5 min

Ingredients

1/4 cup oat groats (soaked them for at least 4 hours prior to using)
1/4 cup steel cut or rolled oats
1 T unsweetened shredded coconut
1 T chia seeds
1 T chopped nuts (I used almonds)
1/3 cup blueberries
1/2 -1 cup milk (I used oat milk)
1 tsp ground vanilla beans

Instructions

Rinse your groats beforehand. Throw everything in the jar the night before. If you like things a little sweet, you could throw in some chopped dates or raisins.
Store in the fridge overnight. Just pull out and eat in the morning. Easy as that. This will be a breakfast I will have at least twice a week. I love it and I hope you will too.

by Melissa King