Vegan Overnight Oats
When you read this Oh She Glows recipe is vegan, gluten-free, no bake/raw, oil-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free you might have already tuned out. If not and you read on you’ll see these make-ahead overnight oats are super easy & your kids can make them and customize them as they want. The amazing Angela from Oh She Glows has great plant based recipes that will please any pallet.
If your like me most mornings with an ADHD kid take every ounce of energy to get out the door. Anything you can prep ahead helps. These only take a few minutes to make and are tastier and healthier than highly processed eggos, cereal and toast which is my usual quick go-to breakfast.
The night before your kids can mix together the rolled oats, seeds and milk and toss it in the fridge and off to dreamland. The next morning you will awake to chilled bowl of oats ready to go!
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Yield: 1 bowl
Soak time: overnight or 2 hours
Prep Time:
Cook time: 0 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 large ripe/spotty banana, mashed
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
Suggested Toppings:
- Granola
- Fresh fruit
- Coconut flakes
- Pure maple syrup
- Cinnamon
- Nuts and seeds
- Banana soft serve
Directions:
- In a small bowl, mash the banana until almost smooth. Now stir in the chia seeds and cinnamon until combined.
- Stir in the oats, almond milk, and vanilla (if using). Cover and refrigerate overnight, or a minimum of 2 hours.
- In the morning, stir the oat mixture to combine. If your Vegan Overnight Oats have a runny consistency even after they soak, simply stir in an additional 1 tablespoon chia seeds and place the mixture back in the fridge until it has thickened up. If the oat mixture is too thick, simply add a splash of milk and stir to combine.
Tips:
- Not a banana fan? Try swapping the mashed banana for 1/4-1/2 cup of your favourite yogurt and liquid sweetener, if desired.
