I know, mornings are busy. Maybe you have a problem pressing snooze (like me) or maybe you have a packed household to usher out the door. Whatever it is, it doesn't have to mean skipping breakfast. Solution? Overnight oats. You've got it - all of the work is finished the night before. Morning meal = grab and go. Breakfast solved.

Base for Overnight Oats

1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup milk (non-dairy or dairy, your pick)
1/2 cup plain kefir or yogurt

Flavor variations are built on the base of the oat mixture. Use my combinations or mix your own. Don't be afraid to get creative!

Tropical Morning Oats

Ingredients
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup milk (non-dairy or dairy, your pick)
1/2 cup plain kefir or yogurt
1/2 banana
1/2 cup mango
1 tbsp unsweetened, shredded coconut

Mix ingredients, cover, and place in refrigerator overnight or for at least 4 hours.

Spiced Peanut Butter Banana Oats

Ingredients
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup milk (non-dairy or dairy)
1/2 cup plain kefir or yogurt
1/2 banana
1.5 tbsp peanut butter
2 tsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Mix ingredients, cover, and place in refrigerator overnight or for at least 4 hours.

Dark Chocolate, Cherry Oats

Ingredients
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup milk (non-dairy or dairy, your pick)
1/2 cup plain kefir or yogurt
1/2 cup dark cherries (fresh or frozen)
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
2 tsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Mix ingredients, cover, and place in refrigerator overnight or for at least 4 hours.