By Jess Cording
I love oatmeal, but sometimes in the summer you don’t really want to eat a hot bowl of oats in the morning. Last week, I finally got around to trying out overnight oats, something I’ve seen lots of other bloggers raving about. I’ll try almost anything new for lunch or dinner, but I’m always hesitant when it comes to new breakfasts. I either save it for a day I know I don’t need to worry about lasting until lunch or I do a test-run.
One afternoon last week, I decided to finally give overnight oats a try (these were more like “overtime oats,” though). After getting home early from jury duty, I had a lot of work ahead of me plus a little gym time (I needed an excuse to read Glamour), so I figured a good snack would be needed later in the day. I was right! It was good to have this at the ready when my stomach started growling a few hours later. It's ugly, but really tasty. I'm a fan.
Into a bowl went:
- 1/3 cup oats
- 2/3 cup kefir
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 a medium banana
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
I covered the bowl and let it sit for a few hours in the fridge. I have to admit, I was dubious, but I can totally see the appeal now! The oats and chia seeds soaked up the moisture wonderfully and the banana added a lot of sweetness. Were I to make this for breakfast (aka—legit overnight oats), I’d probably use a little less kefir and sub in a bit of milk. I’d also add some nut butter and more sliced fruit on top before serving in the a.m. It’s also great with a tablespoon of cocoa powder added.
No comments:
Post a Comment