PB &J Overnight Oats

 INGREDIENTS

1 cup organic rolled oats (or Bob’s Red Mill Protein Oats)

2 Tablespoons organic ground chia seeds

1 Tablespoon organic whole flax seeds

1 1/2 cups almond or flax milk, divided (or milk of choice)

1 (5.3 oz) container Silk vanilla greek-style coconut milk yogurt

4 Tablespoons peanut butter, divided

2 Tablespoons maple syrup

4 teaspoons no-added-sugar strawberry jam

Fresh organic strawberries, for garnish

Lightly salted peanuts, chopped, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, stir together oats, chia seeds, & flaxseeds.

2. Stir in 1 cup milk of choice, yogurt, 2 Tablespoons peanut butter & maple syrup until well combined.

3. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.

4. Just before serving, in a small microwave-safe bowl, place the remaining 2 Tablespoons peanut butter. Microwave on high for 15 seconds or until warmed; set aside.

5. In another small microwave-safe bowl, place jam. Microwave on high for 15 seconds or until warmed. Set aside.

6. Remove oat mixture from refrigerator. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk.

7. Place 3/4 cup oat mixture into each of 2 16-oz serving bowls.

8. Top each with 1/2 Tablespoon warm peanut butter & 1 teaspoon jam.

9. Top with remaining oat mixture, warm peanut butter & jam. Lightly swirl together the jam & peanut butter.

10. Garnish with fresh strawberries and chopped peanuts.

NOTE: Because I don’t like my oats refrigerator-cold, I take them out of the fridge first thing in the morning so they can “warm up” a bit.