Breakfast is so important. But, it’s also important to be able to get up, get ready, and get out the door without going crazy.

Most of the time, you're super busy and the idea of making a hot breakfast every day just isn’t possible.

But that doesn’t mean you should ave to go hungry. Starting your day with a hearty meal gives your body the fuel it needs to be it’s best. Without breakfast, you risk blood sugar dips, lack of energy, and crazy cravings at lunch time when you finally get a chance to eat.

Instead of running out the door and hoping someone brought donuts to the office for breakfast, you can actually make a healthy meal the night before that requires no busy morning prep work.

It’s called Overnight Oats and the title really says it all. Unlike normal oatmeal which requires a hot stove (or a microwave at the least), these recipes let the oats soak overnight in a variety of delicious ingredients. By the morning you’ve got a cold, cereal-like breakfast that’s full of nutrients to fuel your day.

With about 5 minutes work the night before (at the most), you’ll get a ready made breakfast.

Sounds better than a stale office donut, right?

Here are a few recipes so you can enjoy all the possibilities of overnight oats.

Honey and Vanilla Overnight Oats

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 c. homemade coconut milk
• 1 c. Greek yogurt
• 2 tbs. chia seeds
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 2 tbs. honey
• 2 tbs. almond butter
• 2 c. old-fashioned oats

Directions:

Whisk together all ingredients into a mixing bowl. Spoon into 4 lidded jars. Put in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Banana Almond Butter Overnight Oats

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• ⅓ c. old-fashioned oats
• ⅓ med. Banana
• 1 tbs. chia seeds
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 tbs. almond butter
• 1 tbs. honey, raw
• 1 c. homemade coconut milk

Directions:

Put oats in a mason jar. Added chopped banana and the rest of the ingredients in the order listed. Put a lid on the jar, place it in the fridge, and enjoy the next morning!

Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 med. Banana
• 1 c. old-fashioned oats
• 1 ½ c. almond milk
• 4 tbs. Spring of Life Chocolate Protein Powder
• ½ tbs. chia seeds
• 1 tbs. almond butter
• 2 tsp. cacao nibs

Directions:

Mash half the banana. Combine mashed bananas, oats, almond milk, protein powder, and chia seeds in a bowl. Stir together until fully incorporated and protein powder has dissolved. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge.

In the morning, stir it up and divide between two bowls. Top each bowl with almond butter, banana slices, and cacao nibs. Enjoy!