Overnight Oats with Chia and Hemp Seeds
These overnight oats are so simple to throw together, they hardly merit a recipe. They’re my favorite way to get healthy oats and seeds into my toddler, and really taste like a treat when topped with your favorite fruit and drizzled with some extra honey or maple syrup. I usually make up a double batch on a Sunday, then we can enjoy a quick and nutritious breakfast or snack throughout the week. Top with chopped walnuts or almonds for an extra boost of protein.
Makes 3-4 servings
Total Time: 5 minutes active prep, and at least 6 hours in the fridge to set
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled or old fashioned oats
2 cups milk of your choice (any nut milk, coconut milk, hemp milk, or dairy milk works well here)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
4 tablespoons hemp hearts (hulled hemp seeds)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (more or less to taste)
pinch of sea salt (optional)
sliced fruit and additional honey or maple syrup to drizzle, and extra hemp hearts for topping in the morning
Directions:
In a large jar, combine the oats, milk, chia, flax, hemp, vanilla, cinnamon, honey, and sea salt. Mix well to combine. Keep in mind the mix will nearly double overnight to be sure to use a large enough container.
Refrigerate the jar overnight. In the morning, spoon a portion into a bowl, thin with extra milk if desired, and top with fruit, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, and an extra sprinkle of hemp hearts if desired. Enjoy!
