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Five super simple 5 minute overnight oats recipes for a stress-free morning

Published 22:30 6 Feb 2019 GMT

Updated 17:44 6 Feb 2019 GMT

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It just doesn't get any easier than a mug of overnight oats. Literally wake up to a delicious ready-made cup of healthy goodness.

This food trend is not going away – probably because it takes a couple of minutes and around five ingredients and you have a delicious and portable brekkie the next day. The kids will love these too. 1. Raspberry or strawberry overnight mug oats pot Ingredients  2 cups of organic/gluten-free oats 2 cups of coconut/almond/oat milk Four chopped raspberries/strawberries or both! Heaped spoonful of chia seeds Heaped tablespoon of coconut flakes Teaspoon of vanilla/cinnamon extract Heaped tablespoon of honey/rice syrup What to do 1.  Layer in fruit, syrup and seed/nut/cereal ingredients. 2. Cover with your choice of milk. 3. Pop in the oats. 4. Leave overnight. 5. In the morning place  layer of crunchy granola on top. Tastes. Too. Good.   Other variations   2. Banana and peanut butter oats 2 cups of organic/gluten-free oats 2 cups of coconut/almond/oat milk One ripe, chopped banana Heaped spoonful of chia seeds Loaded tablespoon of natural salted peanut butter Loaded tablespoon of maple syrup   3. Overnight oats with cocoa powder 2 cups of organic/gluten-free oats 2 cups of coconut/almond/oat milk One chopped pear Heaped tablespoon of chia seeds Heaped tablespoon of honey Heaped tablespoon of cocoa powder (stir mixture before refrigerating)   4. Vanilla and lime oats 2 cups of organic oats 2 cups of coconut/almond/oat milk Half of a chopped apple Heaped spoonful of chia seeds One teaspoon of vanilla extract One teaspoon of lime zest Heaped spoonful of honey   5. Kiwi and lemon oats 2 cups of organic oats 2 cups of coconut/almond/oat milk One chopped banana One kiwi peeled and diced One teaspoon of a lemon Heaped spoonful of chia seeds A pinch of salt Use the same directions for all recipes and they'll keep in the fridge for up to five days. Simples. 

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