Chocolate-It's What's for Dinner

I've previously posted about the overnight oats . What I didn't mention is that I use these for travel. I omit the maple syrup and use brown sugar instead. I also omit the vanilla. I pack them up in little sealed bags, bring a spoon, and a plastic container. As long as there is a refrigerator in the room, I'm all set for a good breakie. Instead of those awful hotel breakfasts.  Often the hotel has containers of milk for sale or if not, there's always somewhere selling milk close by.

Yeah, I know I'm a little late to the party on this one. I thought it was just another one of those fad things (I'm talking to you #putaneggonit). However, I found that I do actually like this - such is the way of avocado toast. So here goes my compilation of overnight oats recipes: Overnight Oats (Adapted from everywhere - where haven't I been?) 2/3 c milk (soy, cow, almond - your choice) 1T maple syrup 1/4 t vanilla 1/4 t cinnamon 1/2 c rolled oats 1/4 c raisins, cranberries, or other dried fruit 1t chia seeds 1t flaxseed pinch of salt Mix milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon in your hipster jar*. Add the remaining ingredients and mix. Screw lid on and refrigerate overnight. I thought I was not going to like the oats cold but they were actually rather nice and I think they would be great on a hot summer morning. Although in the cold winter, I do think there might be a slight heating to take the chill off happening. So yes I guess I see more overni...