OVERNIGHT OATS
July 7, 2020
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Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxmeal
- 2 cups nut, seed or dairy milk
- (or 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup nut milk- or dairy-based yogurt)
- Pinch of salt
- A dash of cinnamon
- STIR-INS + TOPPINGS
- Drizzle raw honey or maple syrup
- A teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Nut butter
- Nuts + seeds
- Raw cacao nibs
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Hemp seeds
- Fresh or frozen berries
Directions
- Step 1 Mix the oats and chia seeds with the milk (and yogurt if using) in a bowl and cover. Place in the fridge overnight, or at least 4 hours. In the morning, stir in honey, and add your favorite toppings.
- Step 2 Soaking oats overnight helps break down the phytic acid – a substance in plants that can be harmful to humans in large doses.
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