Color Your Own Overnight Oatmeal Food

OVERNIGHT OATS

Steps:

• To make a jar, just combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup plain yogurt, 2 teaspoons brown sugar or maple syrup and a pinch each of salt and cinnamon in a small jar. Add your mix-ins (see below for some of our favorites), seal the jar and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, just open the jar, stir and add toppings.
• Mix-ins: 1/2 teaspoon orange zest and 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• Toppings: chopped mango and pomegranate seeds
• Mix-ins: 1 tablespoon sweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
• Toppings: chopped hazelnuts and chocolate
• Mix-ins: 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed) and 1/2 chopped banana
• Toppings: sliced strawberries

OVERNIGHT OATS

Steps:

• Add the desired amounts of milk, oats, yogurt, chia seeds and banana to a jar or container and give them a good stir. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 5 hours.
• In the morning, add additional liquid if you'd like. Once you achieve the desired consistency, top with fruit, nuts, nut butter, seeds, protein powder, granola, coconut, spices, zest or vanilla extract.