Receta Make-Ahead Soaked Chia Oats
Make-Ahead Soaked Chia Oats
April 5, 2014 by Jelli 9 Comments
Most mornings I get up before 6 a.m. My kids wake up before the sun even realizes it’s dawn. Since we start our days early I want to spend as little time on breakfast prep as possible. That’s why my toddler and I eat make-ahead soaked chia oats or a nutritious smoothie almost every morning.
The beauty of this breakfast is threefold.
First, you get to roll out of bed to a premade breakfast. Just combine everything and refrigerate overnight. Easy peasy!
Second, it’s healthy, wholesome, and filling. You won’t be reaching for snacks for a few hours.
Thirdly, you can adjust this recipe to use any seasonal fruit, milk of choice, and even decide upon the type of oats you want to eat.
I usually make this with quick oats because it’s more economical. If steel cut or old-fashioned oats were reasonably priced in my area I’d definitely choose those healthier options. Sometimes I get the craving for chewy steel cut oats and make my chia oats with a 50-50 blend to make the pricy bag go further.
Shave time off your a.m. routine with this wholesome make-ahead breakfast! [Tweet this!]My toddler loves soaked chia oats and even wakes up asking for a bowl. She often chooses them over pancakes. I know, what kind of kid am I raising? Most mornings we do a blend of oats, 2% milk, chia, and in the morning add bananas. Simple, but delicious.
Make-Ahead Soaked Chia Oats
Ingredients
- 1 c. oats (steel-cut, old-fashioned, or quick)
- 1 c. milk of choice (great with coconut milk!)
- 1 t. chia seeds
- chopped fruit of choice
- honey, to taste (optional)
Instructions
Combine oats and chia in a bowl with a lid. Add milk, stir to combine and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning stir the oats and add your favorite fruits and toppings. Add honey to sweeten, if you like.
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Try this basic recipe and then tweak it to your tastes. It’s a great way to fuel your mornings, stave off cravings, and feel good knowing you’ve filled up on nutritious foods. What is your favorite make-ahead breakfast? I’d love to know. Please share in the comments below!
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