When I was growing up, my Mom would get up every morning and make me a big breakfast..think Pancakes, French Toast, hash browns, omelet, muffins, homemade bread with jam -- yes, I was spoiled and loved. But these days, I stay in bed until the very last minute, so when I leave the house I grab a banana, yogurt, or granola bar and call it a day. By about 11 AM, my stomach is growling and I'm in a meeting impatiently watching the clock until recently when I discovered my newest go-to. I've tried out a lot of options but this recipe is hands down my favorite and it meets all my criteria: fast, easy, healthy, and filling!

Overnight Oats
Time: 10 min Makes: 1/2 pint
1/2 Pint sized Mason Jar with plastic lid
Combine and shake (or stir):
1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats     1/3 cup skim or whole milk
1/4 cup Honey Greek yogurt     1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
1/16 tsp. flavoring, optional (almond, coconut, maple, etc.) OR 1 Tbsp. peanut butter or Nutella
Add:
1/4 to 1/3 cup berries
Put in fridge overnight -- will keep for up to 3-4 days.
A few of my favorites: banana/coconut, blueberry/maple, strawberry/Nutella, apple/peanut butter, blackberry/almond