Overnight Oats

The breakfast for people who can't function before coffee! This make-ahead miracle requires zero morning brain cells while delivering complex carbs and fiber to keep you energized. It's like your past self doing a solid favor for your future zombie morning self. 🌙

Prep Time: 5 minutes (most of which is spent finding a jar with a matching lid)

Cook Time: 0 minutes (unless you count the 8 hours you spend dreaming about sugar)

Dietary Tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo-Friendly

Nutrition Information

Calories: 609 | Protein: 26g | Carbs: 49g | Fat: 31g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats (not the instant kind – we're adults here)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk that doesn't have a sugar party in it)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (those weird little seeds that expand in your stomach so you don't eat the pantry)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (your new BFF during sugar detox)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (no added sugar – read the label, sugar has more aliases than a spy)
• 1/4 cup mixed berries (for topping and making it Instagram-worthy)
• 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (for that essential crunch factor)

Instructions

1. In a jar or container, combine oats, almond milk, chia seeds, cinnamon, and vanilla extract (mason jars preferred for maximum hipster points).
2. Stir well to combine (put some effort in, your breakfast depends on it).
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours (patience is a virtue, especially during sugar detox).
4. Before serving, stir again and top with mixed berries and chopped nuts (if it looks weird, call it "artisanal").