Midnight Acres Farm

Midnight Acres - Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are not only very convenient to make but also a very versatile meal option that can be a very healthy on the go meal option, not to mention delicious. 

Items Needed

• 1 pint airtight container (I use mason jars and vacuum seal them for storage)
• 1/3 cup fruit (options: cut up strawberries, apples - I recommend cooking slightly and using a firm variety to help enhance flavor and texture, mango, or peaches OR whole raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, dates, or raisins - can use fresh, frozen, or dried fruit)
• 3/4 cup milk (use almond milk for a lower calorie option)
• 1/3 cup rolled (old fashioned) oats

Have Fun with it - OPTIONAL ITEMS:

• 1 Tablespoon sugar (white, brown, or raw sugar are all good options)
• 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds (optional - but helps thicken and add antioxidants and other nutrients) 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 1/4 cup greek yogurt (optional - helps make a thicker consistency but I personally do not typically use this option. It does help with changing up flavors and texture though) 
• Other Additions: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, nut butter, cocoa powder, nut powder, or protein powder

Put all the items from above list into container and mix well. 

I, as mentioned earlier, use mason jars that have measurements written on the side so all I have to do is dump my ingredients straight into the jar and therefore dirty nothing else. This saves on time and dishes (which I HATE to wash). 

Once everything is combined and stirred up put lid on container. I use a FoodSaver to vacuum seal my jars so that the rings are not needed to keep them shut and they are therefore airtight as well, if you use this method you can also shake jar to mix the ingredients once it's sealed up and then again every day it sits in fridge to ensure it is mixed evenly. 

After container is sealed place in refrigerator overnight and enjoy. I make mine in 3 day amounts and have found it to retain good flavor and consistency up to 5 days. Its freshness greatly is determined by the freshness of the ingredients - pay close attention to milk and fruit you use so be sure to use very fresh. If planning on making several days in advance be sure to use the freshest ingredients you can. 

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