The Overnight Chia Oats That Save My Mornings (And Sometimes Afternoons)
Pantry Recipe
The Overnight Chia Oats That Save My Mornings (And Sometimes Afternoons)
These overnight chia oats are really simple and can be prepped in under 2 minutes (minus stirring). They are best when made the night before or at least have a few hours to sit so the chia + oats can absorb the milk. I prepare three at a time. Yes, they can be heated but it’s not my fav.
This is not so much a recipe, it’s really a “make it your own template” for overnight chia oats. I like my oats with extra milky + warm berries on top. You might like less milk with sliced banana and a spoon of almond butter stirred in. Eat this in the morning or as a late afternoon snack, like I do sometimes.
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Eat Well,
xo Chef Carla
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Ingredients:
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1/4 cup oats, like Bob’s Red Mill Thick Cut
1/2-3/4 cup of milk of choice*
1/16 tsp. sea salt (the smallest pinch ever)
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, optional
1/4 tsp. cinnamon, optional
Bonus:
Add fresh fruit like berries, banana, or diced apples on top.
The berries in this pic were heated up in a small pan with a splash of apple cider. This is another non-recipe.
1. Add about 1/2 cup of berries to a sauté pan with 2 tablespoons of berries. Heat 3-4 minutes or until the berries are softened.
Note: You can use frozen berries for this too!
Instructions:
Add all the ingredients into a jar or small airtight container.
Stir immediately, and stir every few minutes for about 10 minutes so the chia seeds don’t clump.
Alternatively put the lid on the jar tight and shake!
Store in the fridge up to three days. Top with whatever you like.
*Add as much milk as you like! Play + test this to find your sweet spot.
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