One recipe I decided to try was this Overnight Oatmeal Berry Breakfast Parfait. I’ve had a couple of mandatory and early mornings at work this week. That, combined with the fact that I prefer to take the early morning barre class at my studio, has meant that I’ve been rushing around in the mornings a little bit.
In a medium bowl, mash the banana with a fork until mostly smooth. Add yogurt, oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla extract and almond milk. Add the full amount of almond milk. I did not because I was concerned that it would be gross and runny, but the chia seeds help thicken everything overnight, so you need the extra moisture. If you don’t think this is sweet enough, you can add some stevia or other natural sweetener.
Then, begin layering in a tall glass or, in my case, a to-go container. I started with a layer of berries (I used fresh raspberries and strawberries because they are in season right now, and there is nothing better than fresh berries!). Then I added a layer of the yogurt mixture, a sprinkle of almonds, and then back to the berries! Easy!
Stick it in the refrigerator overnight and enjoy it when you wake up!