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Overnight Oats with Spooky Toppings

This recipe offers a precise and playful approach to breakfast, blending metabolic optimization with Halloween fun. It features a versatile base that can be customized with various creative toppings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 319
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1/2 cup Rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup Milk of choice
My Add-Ins
  • 1/4 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Peanut Butter & Jelly Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Strawberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon Creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup Strawberries, diced
  • 2 tablespoons Peanuts, crushed
Apple Pie Topping
  • 1/4 cup Apples, diced
  • 1 tablespoon Pecans, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
Banana Nutella Topping
  • 1/2 banana Sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Nutella
  • 1 tablespoon Hazelnuts, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Chocolate chips
Almond Joy Topping
  • 1/4 cup Shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon Almonds, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons Maple syrup
Blueberry Lemon Muffin Topping
  • 1/4 cup Blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons Honey
  • 1 pinch Salt
Maple Brown Sugar Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Glass container

Method
 

  1. Combine all base ingredients and your chosen add-ins in a glass container. Mix well.
  2. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. You can add toppings the night before or just before serving.
  3. Uncover and eat directly from the container. If the oats are too thick, add a little more milk or water to reach your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 16gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 451mgFiber: 8gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 302mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making them suitable for weekly meal prep. For a vegan version, use plant-based milk, plant-based yogurt, and maple syrup. For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free oats. To make it sugar-free, omit the sweetener or use mashed fruit.

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