Basic Overnight Oats and Chocolate Overnight Oats, with a blackberry banana layer in the middle, and cacao nibs on top.
The next day was our first practice, and the nerves came all over again. What if I'm still the worst? What if I don't know anyone? What if I'm just that outsider who keeps to herself and nobody talks to (this one was quite far fetched, because there are always bound to be nice people who introduce themselves but I was panicking, alright? Worst case scenarios came to my mind with ease.)?! What if the coach was terrifyingly scary? What if, what if, what if? A tense lunch came a went, and then it was time to go. I packed some water, a banana, and my little red phone (What if I'm the only one who brought a bag?!), then slowly dragged myself to the car. Despite my nerves, I couldn't help but feel excited. We (me and my mom) arrived at the out-door track, and waited by a chain link fence. I saw an older boy waiting a little ways down, but was too
Basic Overnight Oats and Chocolate Overnight Oats with blackberries and banana slices in the middle, and topped with cacao nibs.
Basic Overnight Oats
-1/2 c rolled oats
-3/4 c - 1 c milk of choice (depending on how thick you want it to be)
-1 tbsp chia seeds
-1 banana/1 tbsp maple syrup (or to taste)/ sweetener or choice
-spices/extracts/add-ins of choice
Directions:
The night before, mash your banana (if using) and add it into a bowl, then stir in the oats, milk, chia seeds, and whatever spices/extracts/add-ins you would like. If you are using maple syrup (or another sweetener), stir it in now as well. Cover and let sit in the fridge overnight. In the morning, or whenever you are ready to eat, give the oats another quick stir, then enjoy cold with your toppings of choice. You could also zap it in the microwave until warm, the add toppings.
Chocolate Overnight Oats
-1/2 c rolled oats
-3/4 c - 1 c milk of choice (depending on you preferred thickness)
-1 tbsp chia seeds
-1 heaping tbsp cacao/cocoa powder
-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
-1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
-1 banana/1 tbsp maple syrup (or to taste)/sweetener of choice
Directions:
The night before, mash your banana in a bowl (if using), then add the oats, milk, chia seeds, cacao powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. If you are not using the banana as sweetener, add the maple syrup (or whatever sweetener you want to use) and stir everything together. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator overnight, and in the morning give it a quick stir before adding toppings of choice. You can either eat it cold or warm it up in the microwave. If you are microwaving I would suggest adding toppings afterwards.
Basic and Chocolate Overnight Oats topped with cacao nibs.
Basic & Chocolate Overnight Oats Combo
-1/2 c oats
- 3/4 - 1 c milk of choice (depending on how thick you want it)
-1 tbsp chia seeds
-1 banana/1 tbsp maple syrup (or to taste)/sweetener of choice
-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
-1/4 tsp cinnamon
-1 tbsp cacao/cocoa powder
Directions:
The night before, combine your oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, milk, and sweetener (if it is a banana mash it) in a bowl. Stir until everything is combined, then cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, set half of your overnight oats aside in a separate bowl, then whisk the cacao powder into the remaining portion. Layer the 2 flavors however you'd like in a jar, then add your toppings of choice.
Basic Overnight Oats and Chocolate Overnight Oats with a blackberry banana layer in the middle, and cacao nibs on top.
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