Blueberry Overnight Oats

I take FULL advantage of those few and far between opportunities I get to have a slow breakfast that I enjoy both my coffee and breakfast at the same time. I try to at least have two of those mornings each week, sometimes requiring me to get up at 4 am to create that block in my morning that I crave where I can make eggs, bacon, toast or waffles, etc. Reality is that I am a full time college student rounding out my college career with a small business that I am the sole employee of, a household to maintain, a "social and family life" that I try to participate in, while striving to feed and bathe myself daily. 

Enter this amazing recipe, not only is it SUPER easy- but it's delicious, nutrient dense, and is something I can make in advanced and grab right as I walk in or out the door! No heat needed and it hits me in all the right places. The best part about this recipe and most of mine are that you can substitute so many things creating more options to fit your lifestyle and needs. That's what life is about, living YOUR best life. I love that I can offer an educated voice to those that may be looking for inspiration, guidance, or just something new- but I encourage you all to try to be YOU, not someone else you look up to. 

If you give this recipe a go, let me know- you can tag me on FB or IG, I'd love to see your additions or hear what you all think of it. It fills my heart when I see you all trying these recipes. <3 

In addition to these ingredients you'll need a storage container to hold them. I rarely use plastic tupperware or food storage containers, instead I use Pyrex containers primarily but these old "recycled" nut butter jars are my buddies. I use them to store my homemade nut butters (recipe for my Cinnamon Vanilla Almond Butter here) also for dry goods in my kitchen cabinets (hello organization), and for this awesome recipe! Easy to store in the fridge and also handheld. Hope you all enjoy! 

Ingredients: 

1 cup Greek yogurt 

2 Tbsp chia seeds

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

1 Tbsp Manitoba Milling milled flax

1/2 cup Wymans frozen mini blueberries 

1/2 cup milk/milk substitute (not shown above- you can use water too)

How to:

Mix all ingredients (no order is necessary) in jar or container and top lid, then let sit overnight in refrigerator. Oats, chia, and flax will produce a thicker consistency creating a thick oat product that tastes amazing and fills me up till lunch! Feel free to ask any questions or if you need any clarifications. 

Like I mentioned above, greatest part of this recipe is there is NO WRONG way to do it! Some of my favorite add-ins or toppings for my weekly overnight oats include:

- nut/peanut butters

- whey protein powder

- pure pumpkin

- mini chocolate chips

- muesli/granola 

- sugar free jello mix

- powdered PB 

- fresh fruit

- coconut flakes

- hemp hearts

- dried/dehydrated fruits