Overnight Flax Oatmeal Recipes

OVERNIGHT OATS

Steps:

• To make a jar, just combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup plain yogurt, 2 teaspoons brown sugar or maple syrup and a pinch each of salt and cinnamon in a small jar. Add your mix-ins (see below for some of our favorites), seal the jar and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, just open the jar, stir and add toppings.
• Mix-ins: 1/2 teaspoon orange zest and 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• Toppings: chopped mango and pomegranate seeds
• Mix-ins: 1 tablespoon sweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
• Toppings: chopped hazelnuts and chocolate
• Mix-ins: 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed) and 1/2 chopped banana
• Toppings: sliced strawberries

OVERNIGHT FLAX OATMEAL

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until liquid is absorbed and oatmeal is tender. If desired, top with sliced almonds, whole milk and additional molasses.

BLUEBERRY OVERNIGHT OATS

Steps:

• Mix 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup plain yogurt, 2 teaspoons brown sugar and a pinch each of salt and cinnamon in a small jar. Add 1/4 cup crushed freeze-dried blueberries and 1/2 chopped banana. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Top with fresh or frozen berries.