Banana Cinnamon Chia Overnight Oats

I've always been a big fan of oatmeal, and overnight oats really changed the game for me.  Oats you can meal prep in advance and have on hand to grab and go?  Yes please!

What I love about them, in addition to the convenience, is that oatmeal is pretty much a blank slate.  You can make it whatever you want or with flavors you have on hand.

This is super simple, slightly sweet with a warmth from the cinnamon.  I top mine with either almond butter or creamy peanut butter and it's a super filling meal!

Banana Cinnamon Chia Overnight Oats
Serves 1
 
1 ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
1/4 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp. chia seeds
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Combine ingredients and stir well.  Pop in the fridge overnight and enjoy the next day!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

Remember Snack Packs?  Was a big fan.

The attempt, though, at eating more natural foods (as opposed to artificial sweeteners) is real though. 

I've seen a million different recipes for chia puddings, and have tried about just as many.   Never could quite get it right, until this time!

This was the perfect amount of chocolate, a hint of peanut butter (not counting the blob on top!), and a perfect pudding consistency.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
2 tbsp. chia seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened almond cashew milk (or milk of choice)
1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. peanut butter powder
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt

Combine everything in a jar or deep cup and whisk together until well combined.  Refrigerate overnight!