How lucky are we to live in Central California where the weather is basically perfect all year round?! Coming from Washington State, I have to say I do miss the seasons occasionally but 90% of the time I am just so grateful for the ideal climate. Especially during the Spring and Summer here I want to eat this Overnight Oatmeal on the daily! It’s cold and refreshing and keeps me satisfied until lunch. It’s packed with fiber, minerals, greens, protein and healthy fats to keep you sustained. Plus my little one gobbles it up!
I have to give my sister Meghan credit here… we’ve played around with this recipe for years but she’s truly perfected it. I always use too many oats and she figured out the quantities and I have to say, it’s the best I’ve ever had! The consistency is perfect.
I love this recipe because again, it’s simple and you can truly add whatever “extras” you have in your pantry. Start with the dry stuff. Here we have oats, hemp hearts, chia seeds, flax seeds, cinnamon, collagen and Catie’s Greens.
Then mix in the wet ingredients! We use MCT oil and oat milk here but you can use whatever kind of milk you prefer. A homemade cashew or almond milk would make it super creamy. Add a dash of vanilla too!
Breakfast (in my opinion) is the most important meal of the day. I don’t know about you, but I need a boost of energy to get me up and moving! I either make a smoothie packed full of nutrients and healthy fats OR my go-to which is this overnight oatmeal recipe.
MCT stands for medium-chain triglyceride which are very easily digested and there are many health benefits linked to the way our bodies process these fats. It’s the most commonly extracted oil from coconut oil. Your body can use MCT oil as an instant source of energy which makes it unnecessary to store fat for this purpose. It also can help in optimizing the growth of good bacteria in your gut, which is very beneficial.
Chia seeds are another staple item in our diets because they deliver a massive amount of nutrients! They are loaded with antioxidants, fiber, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. They basically are tasteless and can be added to this recipe easily! They also absorb liquids and aid in the texture of this dish. I could go on and on about chia seeds… they are high in several nutrients that are very important for bone health including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and protein.
Flax are another seed that is packed with nutrients including omega-3 fats, protein, fiber, reduces inflammation, can aid in balancing hormonal imbalances and helping make skin and hair healthy.
Now to collagen.. it’s one of the major building blocks of bones, skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Collagen is also found in many other body parts including your eyes, teeth and blood vessels. As you age, your body produces less and lower-quality collagen so I’ve started to add it to my diet of the last few years. Especially during and after pregnancy.
This beautiful bowl was so delicious on a warm Spring morning and I felt so content after eating it. I added banana, local mulberries, strawberries, bee pollen and a perfect bar. What would have been delicious on top was granola butter or a nut butter drizzled over top. There’s just something nostalgic for me about a fresh berry and nut butter. Reminds me of being a kid and eating pb&j’s!
Ingredients
2 cups oats
1/4 cup chia seeds
3 tablespoons flax seeds
1 tablespoon collagen
1 tablespoon Caties Greens
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons MCT oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coconut milk (full fat)
1-2 cups oat milk (add as needed before serving to refund consistency)
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