Directions
- Add oats, milk, yogurt and maple syrup (if using) into a jar that has a lid. Stir ingredients together.
- Mix in the chocolate chips (and nut butter if using) into the overnight oat mixture when prepping. Keep in the fridge until you are ready to pack the food cooler for your journey.
- The next morning (or when ready to eat), remove lid and stir to combine. (You can also simply shake the jar.). If oatmeal is too thick, more milk can be added to make it less dense.
- Add a few chocolate chips (with the chocolate granola and/or chopped nuts if using) to the top before eating. Enjoy the oats straight from the jar or pour into a bowl if preferred.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: (calculated using skim milk, honey and peanut butter and chocolate chips) 415 calories (140 from fat), 15 g total fat (3 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 173 g sodium, 57 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 16 g sugar, 17 g protein.
Exchanges: 3½ starch, 2½ protein 3 fat, 1 free
Pro Tip: This recipe can also be prepped and chilled for as little to 2-4 hours prior to consumption.
GLUTEN-FREE recipes are prepared without any wheat, barley, rye or triticale. Check the label on each ingredient to make sure the brand you are using does not contain these grains in any form (flour, bread stuffing, bran germ, malt, starch, etc.).
VEGETARIAN (MEAT FREE) recipes are prepared without any meat, poultry or seafood. Check the label on each ingredient to make sure the brand you are using does not contain these items. TOPS vegetarian recipes may contain animal products, including foods with animal fats, milk or eggs.
All exchange values are approximate. When an optional or additional ingredient is offered, exchange values may change.
