Let’s face it! We’re so busy in our lives that sometimes healthy snacking is impossible. We’re running around from work to workouts, date nights to late-night episode binging, that it can get too hectic! That’s why I love Quaker overnight oats – it’s the complete opposite of complicated. All you have to do is prep a few hours or the night before and you can have all the healthy snacks you can possibly want in a day. Here are my favorite, yummiest overnight oats recipes to get every LA Girl snacking healthy!
For the morning ritual
I always like to start the day with a healthy, nutritious breakfast. This includes getting a dose of whole grain and fresh fruit. I usually have this an hour or two before heading to yoga class.
Blueberry & Banana Overnight Oats
1/2 cup Quaker Oats
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup blueberries
1/3 cup banana, sliced
1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
Add Quaker Oats to your container of choice and pour in milk and vanilla. Add a layer of blueberries and then a layer of banana slices. Top with a drizzle of honey and, if desired, chia seeds. Place in fridge and enjoy in the morning or a few hours later!
For the after-workout snack
I usually get hungry right after a workout and I don’t want to stuff myself with anything that will completely cancel out everything I just did to my body. My favorite fruit is mango, so this is usually a reward for getting myself to class.
Mango Overnight Oats
1/2 Cup(s) Quaker Oats
1/4 Cup(s) Low-fat milk
1/3 Cup(s) low-fat yogurt
1/8 Teaspoon(s) Almond extract
1/2 Cup(s) Mango, diced
1 Teaspoon(s) Honey
1 Teaspoon(s) Chia seeds
Add Quaker Oats to your container of choice and pour in milk and low-fat yogurt. Mix in almond extract. Add a layer of mango. Top off with a drizzle of honey and chia seeds. Place in fridge and enjoy in the morning or a few hours later!
For the afternoon craving
After working for most of the day, I find myself craving a snack around 2 or 3pm after I take my dog for a walk. I’m usually in the mood for something to get my energy up after sitting in front of the computer for several hours. I love Chai tea, so this is a no-brainer!
Chai Pomegranate Overnight Oats
1/2 cup Quaker Oats
1/2 cup of chilled Chai Tea Latte (made with low-fat milk), see note for prep tip
1/4 cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup of pomegranate seeds
Cooking Instructions
Add Quaker Oats to a container of your choice and pour in Chai Tea Latte. Layer on yogurt and top with honey and pomegranate seeds. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy in the morning!
Prep Tip: For Chai Tea Latte ingredient, heat 1/2 cup of low-fat milk with Chai Tea packet to create. Cool before mixing with oats.
For the sweet dessert
I like to have something sweet after dinner, so this recipe is the perfect nighttime snack! I love chocolate and strawberries and with this recipe so easy to make – I can even prep some to take to a dinner with friends.
Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats
1/2 Cup(s) Quaker Oats
1/2 Cup(s) lowfat milk
1 tbsp. Honey
1 tsp. cocoa powder
1 tbsp. chocolate, shavings
1/4 Cup(s) strawberries, hulled and sliced
Add Quaker Oats to your container of choice, pour in milk, and layer strawberries, cocoa powder, honey, and chocolate shavings.
Refrigerate overnight and enjoy when you wake!
For the date-night in
My husband and I love to go camping, but sometimes we’re stuck in the city and can’t pitch our tent. This recipe is a perfect for a date-night in or maybe to enjoy outside under the stars.
S’mores Overnight Oats
1/2 cup Quaker Oats
1/2 cup lowfat milk
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
1 tablespoon marshmallows
1 graham cracker
Cooking Instructions
Add Quaker Oats to a container of your choice, pour in milk, and layer mini chocolate chips, marshmallows, and graham cracker. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy in the morning!
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For the midnight snack
It’s a few hours after dinner and sometimes I’m still hungry! This recipe will satisfy any craving before bed and is the perfect accompaniment to the latest episode of GOT, or whatever it is you’re watching.
PB & J Overnight Oats
1/2 cup Quaker® Oats
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup strawberries
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons jelly
Add Quaker Oats to your container of choice and pour in milk. Layer in strawberries, jelly and peanut butter. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy in the morning!
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