French Toast Overnight Oatmeal

There are some recipes that take me forever to get right. Then, there are others that turn out exactly as I had imagined on the first try (like my Carrot Cake Oatmeal and Peanut Butter Cookie Baked Oatmeal).

Add this one to the list!

Admittedly, I spent a while mentally concocting this one, but after I bought some pitted dates, it all came together. This is the first time I've used dates in a recipe (let alone oatmeal), and I must say, I'm impressed! Letting it soak with the oatmeal overnight softened it up and let the oatmeal absorb the sweetness. It was the perfect amount of sweetness, especially when I added a touch of maple syrup on top.

I still have to experiment with using dates in stove-top or baked oatmeal, but when I figure it out, you'll be the first to know! :)

French Toast Overnight Oatmeal

by The Oatmeal Artist

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: Overnight

Keywords: overnight

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Ingredients (serves 1)

• 1/2 cup rolled oats (I use Country Choice Organic)
• 1/2 cup milk or choice
• 1 pitted date, chopped finely
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1/4 cup vanilla-flavored yogurt (I use Amande almond yogurt) (optional)
• pinch of salt
• maple syrup for topping

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a mason jar.
2. If you'd like to add any extra ingredients (coconut oil, dried fruit, nuts, sunflower seeds), do so now.
3. Cover, and shake vigorously until ingredients are combined.
4. Let it sit in refrigerator overnight (or at least a few hours).
5. In the morning, either heat up or eat cold (this one is best warmed up). Top with maple syrup (or your syrup/topping of preference, like this warm Maple-Nut Sauce!).

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