Overnight Oatmeal

If cooking first thing in the morning is not your thing, perhaps this Easy Overnight Oatmeal will interest you. It's easy and offers a base for a variety of options. This recipe makes 2 servings.

In a large bowl mix together:
6 ounces of Greek whole-milk yogurt
2/3 cup organic regular rolled oats
2/3 cup coconut or almond milk*

Stir in a combination of fruit, chopped nuts, peanut butter, chia seeds, flaxseeds or anything else that sounds good. Or you can wait and add these items just before eating rather than soaking them overnight. It's important to include some form of protein into the oatmeal mixture for a balanced meal (i.e., nuts, peanut butter...).

Spoon the oatmeal mixture into 2 wide-mouthed mason jars (choose a size of jar that will allow room for stirring) and chill overnight in the refrigerator. These will last for a couple of days if kept in the refrigerator.

If you find that you need to take your breakfast to work with you, remember to: 1) not eat while driving, and 2) when eating at work, find a nice quiet spot and focus on your food - no working and eating allowed!! 

* Boxed non-dairy nut milks have some pretty crazy ingredients in them so I encourage you to make your own. It's pretty simple. Check out my recipe for Almond Milk or Coconut Milk.