Disclaimer: I wasn’t paid to write this post. The products mentioned in this article are ones that I use and love. However, as a Manitoba Harvest Ambassador I do receive product kits from time to time. And my latest kit inspired this post.
As a mom, I like to be efficient. I was thrust into the mode of efficiency not too long after my twins were born. And to this day, I’m thankful for the challenge of raising my two beautiful girls. So it’s no surprise that I’ve taken delight in making overnight oats. It’s a simple, quick breakfast to make for the next day’s grab-n-go meal. Check out these 3 ways I’ve enjoyed my morning jar of oats.
Birthday Cake Overnight Oats
When it comes to breakfast treats, this one takes the cake. And literally so! This colorfully dec’d jar of oats tastes just like birthday cake. And I enjoyed it for my Birthday (well extended Birthday, that is). And your stomach with stay happy with this one because it not only has the goodness of oats, it’s got gut-friendly probiotics from the yogurt and because I used Lavva yogurt, it also contains prebiotics to keep the gut-healthy mechanism thriving. Make this one for a celebratory breakfast or just enjoy as a special treat! (Serves 2)
The Ingredients:
• 1 cup raw oats (I used Modern Oats)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 3/4 cup almond milk (I used Almond Breeze)
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 1 Tablespoon Swerve
• 2 Tablespoons Sprinkles
• 3 Tablespoons Hemp Hearts (I used Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients into a medium bowl and stir, reserved 1 Tablespoon Sprinkles and Hemp Hearts for topping. Divide into 2 small mason jars. Refrigerate overnight.
Blueberry Cream Overnight Oats
Wild Blueberries are one of my faves because they have such a concentrated flavor intensity. Wild Blueberries are especially rich in anthocyanin, a powerful flavonoid with superb antioxidant capacity. It’s what gives these blueberries their rich blue/purple color and the health potential. See how this natural, health-boosting “dye” makes this treat a lovely lavender hue. (Serves 2)
The Ingredients:
• 1 cup raw oats
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1 Tablespoon Swerve
• 1/4 cup frozen wild blueberries + 2 Tablespoons to garnish
• 1 Tablespoon Swerve
• Optional: 1 Tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes for topping and 1 Tablespoon Hemp seeds
Directions:
Combine all ingredients into a medium bowl and stir. Divide into 2 small mason jars. Top each with a Tablespoon of wild blueberries and 1/2 Tablespoon coconut for garnish. Refrigerate overnight.
Fruit & P-Nutty Overnight Oats
Oh I do like PB2. This defatted peanut butter is a great way to get in peanut-y flavor without much fat or calories. Don’t get me wrong, you can definitely include healthy fats in your daily diet (such as avocado, nuts/seeds, olive oil, etc) and you should. But it’s a great way to boost flavor when you’ve already got some good fats going on. This fruit and p-nutty overnight oats uses almonds and Manitoba Harvest hemp seeds – both healthy sources of fat. And speaking of hemp seeds, they are so easy to sprinkle onto your foods and into your dishes for their wonderful health benefits including omega 3’s for brain health, B vitamins to manage stress, and high amounts of arginine a precursor to nitric oxide for maintaining healthy blood pressure. (Serves 2)
The Ingredients:
• 1 cup raw oats
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup PB2
• 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 1 Tablespoon Swerve
• 4 Tablespoons Sliced almonds, divided
• 2 Tablespoons Dried fruit
Directions:
Combine all ingredients into a medium bowl and stir, except the almonds and fruit. Divide into 2 small mason jars. Top each with 2 Tablespoons of sliced almonds and 1 Tablespoon of dried fruit such as cranberries.
