Say goodbye to the morning drive-thru, carb-loaded granola bar or skipping breakfast altogether. This recipe takes 5 minutes or less to whip up, toss in the fridge and have it ready to grab-and-go in the morning. These homemade overnight oats are chock full of appetite-satisfying fiber, protein and healthy fats. They are also way more delicious than a packet of instant oatmeal. There are a million- in-one ways to change up your oats. Feel free to add yogurt, protein powder, different fruits, nuts and seeds. These make a great breakfast, snack or even post workout fuel. For prepping these breakfast powerhouses I recommend the 4" Gourmet Paring Knife or 4" Paring Knife, which is the right length for slicing through strawberries and slicing the banana. For chopping the peanuts, a larger knife with a rounded belly works best, like the 7-5/8" Petite Chef. Nutrition Information: Serving size (1 serving), 311 Calories, 7g Fat (1g Saturated) 25g Carbohydrates, 102mg Sodium, 5g Fiber, 8g Protein, 0mg Cholesterol

Ingredients

Peanut Butter and Jelly Oats

1 cup old fashioned oats
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1-1/2 cups vanilla unsweetened almond milk
Pinch of sea salt
2 tablespoons low sugar strawberry preserves
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Banana and Almond Oats

1 cup old fashioned oats
1/4 cup almond butter
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1-1/2 cups vanilla unsweetened almond milk
Pinch of sea salt
1 medium banana, sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Directions

For the Peanut Butter and Jelly Oats: In a medium bowl, mix together oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, pure maple syrup, almond milk and salt. Layer oat mixture, fruit preserves and fresh strawberries in 2 mason jars. . Top with additional fresh strawberries and chopped peanuts. Refrigerate overnight.

For the Banana and Almond Oats: In a medium bowl, mix together oats, almond butter, chia seeds, pure maple syrup, almond milk and salt. Layer oat mixture, with sliced bananas in 2 mason jars. Top with slivered almonds. Refrigerate overnight.

Overnight Oats Two Ways