Fruit Puree Overnight Oatmeal

    Where I live, it is HOT this time of year, so a refreshing breakfast is a must. A nice cold bowl/jar of overnight oatmeal is perfect for this, but sometimes, I need even more. That's when the fruit puree overnight oats are absolutely delicious! Sometime about the taste and texture of fruitiness evenly distributed throughout the porridge makes it so cooling and amazing on a 100+ degree summer morning.

Fruit Puree Overnight Oatmeal

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled or old-fashioned oats
• 2/3 cup milk of choice
• 1/2 tbs chia seeds (optional, but helps thickening)
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2-3/4 cup fruit of choice (I used mango this time, but peaches, pineapple, or any berry works!)
• Toppings of Choice (I used dried goji berries and mulberries + coconut butter and almond butter)

Make It!

1. In a blender (small magic bullet-type blender works well), combine milk, banana, chia seeds, and fruit and blend until smooth.
2. In a mason jar or other container with lid, combine oats and fruity mixture and shake!
3. Store in the fridge overnight or for several hours. 
4. In the morning, transfer to a bowl or leave in jar and add desired toppings.
5. Enjoy! 

Coconut Kiwi Oatmeal

Adapted from The Oatmeal Artist

     I love kiwis, but I never really think to buy them. Yesterday, however, during my weekly Trader Joe's trip, I noticed a nice big bag of kiwis (I love how they sell nice big bags of produce there!), and decided to buy it. With all of this kiwi, I knew I had to incorporate it into my breakfast, so I searched my favorite blog, The Oatmeal Artist, and found this recipe. I love love LOVE coconut in any form, so I knew it would be perfect! :-)

Coconut Kiwi Oatmeal

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup rolled or old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup water + 1/4 cup coconut milk 
• Splash of coconut milk
• My Seed Mix: 1/2 tsp flax + 1/2 tsp chia + 1/2 tsp hemp (optional)
• 2 kiwis (1 mashed, 1 sliced for topping)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Toppings: coconut, coconut butter, other toppings of choice (I mixed in some Ezekiel Granola) 

Make It!

1. In a small sauce pan, bring water and coconut milk to boil. Lower heat to medium and add oats, seed mix, and mashed kiwi. 
2. Once most of the water is absorbed, add lemon juice.
3. Let remaining liquid absorb, stirring occasionally. 
4. Once oatmeal is very thick, add a splash of coconut milk and stir.
5. Once oatmeal has reached desired consistency, transfer to a bowl. If too hot/thick, add additional splash of coconut milk. 
6. Add kiwi, coconut/coconut butter, and other desired toppings. 
7. Enjoy!

Mocha Overnight Oatmeal

     For my very first overnight oats recipe, I think it is appropriate to share my very very favorite overnight oats recipe. This is a breakfast treat that I enjoy basically on a weekly basis, and I love the way that it turns out every single time. I love coffee, and I love chocolate, so it's great to enjoy both flavors together in a healthy breakfast!

My MESSY finished oatmeal (Sorry, I was really really hungry and too
impatient to take a good photo--oops!)

Mocha Overnight Oatmeal

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup rolled or old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup milk of choice
• My Seed Mix: 1/2 tsp flax + 1/2 tsp chia + 1/2 tsp hemp (optional, but helps oats to thicken overnight)
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 tsp instant coffee
• 1 tbsp cacao powder
• Toppings of Choice (I used strawberries, homemade walnut butter, and melted coconut butter)

Make It!

1. In a blender (small magic bullet-type blender works well), combine milk, banana, seeds, coffee, and cacao powder and blend until smooth.
2. In a mason jar or other container with lid, combine oats and mocha mixture and shake!
3. Store in the fridge overnight or for several hours. 
4. In the morning, transfer to a bowl or leave in jar and add desired toppings.
5. Enjoy!