Guilt-free Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Oats:

• 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
• 3/4 Tbsp chia seeds
• 2 Tbsp natural salted peanut butter or almond butter
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or sub coconut sugar, organic brown sugar, or stevia to taste)
• 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats

Toppings:

• Sliced banana, strawberries, or raspberries
• Flaxseed meal or additional chia seed
• Granola

• Add almond milk, chia seeds, peanut butter, and maple syrup (or other sweetener) to a mason jar or small bowl with a lid and stir with a spoon to combine. The peanut butter doesn’t need to be completely mixed with the almond milk (doing so leaves swirls of peanut butter to enjoy the next day)
• Add oats and stir a few more times. Then press down with a spoon to ensure all oats have been moistened and are immersed in almond milk.
• Cover securely with a lid or seal and set in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 6 hours) to set/soak.
• The next day, open and enjoy as is or garnish with desired toppings.

Note: You can also heat your oats in the microwave for 45-60 seconds (just ensure there’s enough room at the top of your jar to allow for expansion and prevent overflow), or transfer oats to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed through. Add more liquid as needed if oats get too thick/dry. Overnight oats will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, though best within the first 12-24 hours in our experience. Not freezer friendly.