Overnight Oats part 2!

A while back I posted about trying overnight oats for the first time.  It was a big hit with my daughter and I try to make it every week so she can have it in the mornings.  I like to have it once or twice a week myself instead of my usual shake.

But as anyone on the west coast can tell you we have been having an insane heat wave and the thought of eating something warm in the mornings was just not doing it for me.  So I saw a post a friend of mine made about overnight oats in the fridge that you eat cold and I thought I would give it a try.  OH MY GOODNESS was it amazing!!!  I literally did not want to stop eating it.

Here is the recipe for you all to try.  It really is hearty and yummy and healthy!  It hits the spot for sure, and keeps you satisfied like a good breakfast should.  And did I mention it is pretty much grab and go?  Which is KEY for us busy moms.

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 cup almond milk
1 TBSP honey
1 TBSP chia seeds
2/3 cup frozen or fresh fruit

Combine all ingredients except fruit into a bowl and stir well.  Pour half the mixture into a mason jar and top with fruit.  Repeat layers, put the lid on and put it in the fridge overnight.  It stores well for at least 5 days.  You can mix it up any way you want it really.  Peanut butter, cocoa powder, various fruits.  The choices really are endless.  Enjoy!!

No Bake Energy Bites

No Bake Energy Bites

 

I saw this recipe for a healthy snack for the kids.  I liked it because it was fast and easy (helloooo it has “no bake” in the title), had healthy whole ingredients, and was something that the kids would like.  I also really like that it gives you energy without involving a ton of sugar.  

I made a few adjustments though – I subbed chia seeds for flax seeds and I didn’t use the vanilla extract as I felt it would be sweet enough, and it sure was.  In fact next time I may cut back on the peanut butter or use a less sweet version or almond butter. 

 

They turned out amazing and the kids loved them!  I am making another batch in a day or two because they are already all gone – oooops!!

 

Below is the recipe and my swaps next to it in parentheses:

 

Ingredients:

 

1 cup dry oatmeal

1/2 cup peanut butter or other nut butter

1/3 cup honey

1 cup coconut flakes

1/2 cup ground flax seed (I use 1/3 cup chia seeds)

1/2  cup mini chocolate chips

1 tsp vanilla (I didn’t use and it was sweet enough – may have been the peanut butter I used though)

 

Instructions:

 

Place all ingredients into a medium bowl and mix until all is blended well together.  Place bowl in refrigerator for 30 minutes.  Remove once chilled and roll into small balls.  Place on wax paper and store in airtight container in the fridge for up to one week – like it will last that long :)

 

Enjoy!