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Overnight Oats

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
  • 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour (or buckwheat for gluten free)
  • 1 tablespoon acidic medium of choice apple cider vinegar, whey, lemon juice or kefir
  • water, to cover the oats
  • 2 cups milk of choice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • optional add-ins: grass-fed butter, nuts, nut butter, seeds, fruit, dates, honey, pure maple syrup, date syrup, molasses, cinnamon, chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin puree

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats with the flour and acidic medium, and enough water to cover. Cover the bowl and soak the oats for at least 8 hours, or overnight, at room temperature (NOT in the fridge!).
  • In the morning, drain the oats and rinse them well.
  • Add the oats, milk, and salt to a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn down the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the oats reach the desired consistency.
  • Serve with add-ins of choice. Enjoy!