IPrep Time: 10 minutes
❄️ Chill Time (for oats): 4–8 hours
⏰ Total Time: 10 minutes (smoothies) / 4–8 hours (oats)
🍽️ Servings: 2–3
🍓 Ingredients
Smoothies
- 1 banana
- 1 cup frozen fruit (berries, mango, or pineapple)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or protein powder (for protein)
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative (almond, oat, etc.)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (for thicker texture)
Overnight Oats
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk or milk alternative
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or syrup (optional)
- Fruit toppings: banana slices, berries, or nuts
🥄 Simple Directions
🥤 Smoothies
- Add ingredients: Place fruit, banana, yogurt, and milk in a blender.
- Blend: Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust texture: Add more milk if it’s too thick or more ice for a colder smoothie.
- Serve: Pour into a glass or jar and enjoy right away!
🥣 Overnight Oats
- Combine ingredients: In a jar or bowl, mix oats, milk, yogurt, and chia seeds.
- Sweeten: Add honey or syrup if you like.
- Stir well: Make sure oats are fully mixed and covered.
- Chill: Cover and place in the fridge overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- Serve: In the morning, stir, add fruit or nuts on top, and enjoy!
💡 Tips
- Use frozen fruit for thicker smoothies.
- Prep several jars of oats at once for the week.
- Mix in nut butter, cocoa powder, or cinnamon for extra flavor.
🌿 Health Benefits
Overnight oats: rich in fiber, protein, and keeps you full longer.
Smoothies: high in vitamins, hydration, and energy.
