Peach Crisp Overnight Oats

I think I've made it pretty clear how much I like a sweet breakfast, especially one I can grab as I'm running out the door in the morning.  This peach crisp overnight oats recipe is my new favorite.  Its perfect for this gorgeous early spring weather and makes me so happy when I eat it!  

I love the serious peachy flavor from the oats and at less than 300 calories per serving, plus 14 grams of protein this little jar will keep me going all morning.  It tastes like dessert, makes me happy, and doesn't make me hangry halfway through the morning like some other quick breakfast can.  

I like putting my overnight oats in cute jars so they're easy to grab the next morning, but it also helps with portion control.  Yeah, I'd probable eat more of it because its so good, but its really the kids I portion it for. They can be little rage monsters if I don't give them the right amount, but if its already in a little jar?  Crisis averted.  Yay!

I love making overnight oats because it takes ingredients I keep in stock anyway, one big bowl, and 5 minutes the night before to make.  You can't beat it.  Sometimes I'll double the batch or make single batches of different flavors.  My other favorite is chocolate.  

Peach Crisp Overnight Oats

serves 3

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 6 oz. peach yogurt (1 yoplait container)
• 1/2 Cup vanilla whey protein powder
• 1 1/3 Cups old-fashioned oats, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 Cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1-3 teaspoons sugar (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until fully incorporated. 
2. Portion into 3 airtight containers (mason jars, tupperware, etc.)
3. Refrigerate overnight.  Enjoy cold.  

Note: These containers last at least a week in the fridge so don't worry if you want to make several batches at a time.

the most decadent chocolate peanut butter oatmeal you've ever had under 300 calories

 I could eat this oatmeal every morning for the rest of my life and be just fine with that.  It's so satisfying!  Warm, sweet, and filling.  My favorite kind of breakfast.  This recipe makes two servings, but it can be cut in half, added to, or if you're making it for just yourself, you can refrigerate half of it for later.

In a medium sized pot on medium heat, add in 1 3/4 cups water, a cup of old fashioned oats, a pinch of salt, and a tablespoon each of cocoa powder, PB2 (peanut butter powder), and sugar.

 Stir occasionally until fairly thick, and oats are soft.  Remove from heat and stir in the milk.  Top with banana slices.  The whole process takes less than 10 minutes!  Perfect for busy weekday mornings.

Jack is my little chocolate fiend and he always inhales this oatmeal!  If I make a batch for just the two of us on mornings when Jeff and Liam are out of the house, he eats his half, and then moves on to eat part of mine too!

This is my favorite guilt free way to eat chocolate in the morning.  What's yours?

Nutrition Facts User Entered Recipe   2 Servings Amount Per Serving   Calories 251.6   Total Fat 4.6 g       Saturated Fat 0.8 g       Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2 g       Monounsaturated Fat 1.5 g   Cholesterol 0.0 mg   Sodium 142.4 mg   Potassium 261.1 mg   Total Carbohydrate 49.7 g       Dietary Fiber 7.1 g       Sugars 14.8 g   Protein 7.7 g   Vitamin A 3.7 %   Vitamin B-12 12.5 %   Vitamin B-6 17.2 %   Vitamin C 9.0 %   Vitamin D 6.3 %   Vitamin E 13.4 %   Calcium 12.2 %   Copper 8.7 %   Folate 3.0 %   Iron 14.1 %   Magnesium 8.7 %   Manganese 10.7 %   Niacin 1.9 %   Pantothenic Acid     1.6 %   Phosphorus     3.2 %   Riboflavin 11.4 %   Selenium 1.5 %   Thiamin 1.9 %   Zinc 3.9 % *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients: serves 2 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 3/4 cups water 1 dash of salt 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tbsp PB2 1 tbsp sugar 1 medium banana, sliced 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

apple crisp

Apple crisp is one of those desserts that I always forget to make, but every time I do make it I think, "Why am I not making this all the time?!"

Apple crisp is great.

It takes about half an hour to make.
It's healthy for a dessert.
The ingredients are simple and almost always currently in the kitchen.

I say this is a healthy dessert.  My version is at least.  I don't use any butter.  By far the most unhealthy part of my apple crisp is the brown sugar, and you can always cut that down yourself.

One of the other random things I love about this recipe, no mixing bowl needed.  Dump everything directly into the 8x8 baking dish and mix together a bit with a wooden spoon.

As you can no doubt notice I leave the peels on my apples.  Jeff and I like it this way, and I generally try to keep as much nutrients possible.  Feel free to peel your apples.

My apple crisp gets its crispiness from the apples being partially cooked and soft, while keeping a bit of the uncooked crunchiness.  The only other way to get crispness without butter is to almost overcook it so the edges begin to brown.  That way is okay, but the majority of the apples get too soggy that way.

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apple crisp

by Liesl August-24-2014

Ingredients

• 4-5 small varieties of crisp apples like fuji and granny smith
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Slice (and peel optionally) apples. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Pour the applesauce on the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish. Pour the rest of the ingredients over top. Mix gently with a wooden spoon. Bake for 30 minutes. Eat immediately or cooled. Pairs very well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Details

Prep time: 10 mins 
Cook time: 30 mins 
Total time: 40 mins 

Yield: 4 servings