I’d Like to Give a Round of Apple-ause….

To apple cinnamon over night oats!

So comfort-food-esque.

So delicious.

So nostalgic…

These oats reminded me of back in the day when my Grandma (hi grandma!) used to bake apple pie and the glorious scent would wander through the house searching for a nose to tickle with it’s aroma.

Okay, these oats didn’t actually remind me of that. But I thought it seemed like an appropriate intro. They did kind of taste like chilled gewy apple pie though – not complainin’!!

These have to be by far one of my favorite overnight oat recipes that I’ve made!

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Almond Butter Dollop!

For the Oats:

Notice the Hemp milk- can't wait to get through it so I can get back to my regular programming almond or flax milk.

• 1 small apple (I used Pink Lady)
• Cinammon
• Maple syrup (to taste) I used a tiny bit – but really not necessary they were pretty sweet!
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 tbs chia seeds
• 2 tbs. raisins
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup non-dairy milk
• pinch of salt
  

1. Chop up the apple into little chunks, then place in a microwave safe bowl.
2.  Add a cinnamon and maple syrup to the apples, along with a splash of water.
3. Microwave for about 2 minutes.
4. Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, raisins, vanilla extract, milk, and salt in the bowl.
5. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

I added some Almond Butter on top – and you bet your bottom dollar it was a great breakfast!

I almost feel bad about my recent almond butter lovin’. I feel as though I’m neglecting my first true nut butter love. Peanut butter. (Especially since I’ve discover the wonders of peanut flour).

Doesn't it look a little lonely?

After opening the jar though, I was reassured that it had gotten its fair share of attention.

Almost empty! Oats in a jar coming soon!

Are you sick of me talking about nut butters and oatmeal yet?!

I’ll stop for a brief moment and share a great money-saving tip for all you make-up wearing folks out there!

Coconut oil is the perfect eye make up remover!! This huge jar is about ten dollars- and will probably last you for years of eye make up removing! I just put some on a cotton pad and remove away! I know that the oil is good for your eyelash health as well.

Among other things…

Here are 80 uses for coconut oil!

Pretty darn impressive!

On to other news:

Lately my body clock has been waking me up about an hour before my alarm clock. So today, when waking up promptly at 7 a.m. – do you know what I decided to do? Make dessert, duh!

I made that Nutella inspired dessert I was writing about yesterday. MMMmmmm! I will post the recipe tomorrow once I’ve gotten the boyfriend taste-tested approval!

Needless to say, I was pretty full after breakfast. Dessert plus oatmeal = woooweee FILL-ING.

I think I’ll have my second breakfast for lunch today.

Mexican Scrambled Eggs - topped with avocado and salsa. Crackers and Black Bean dip on the side!

Just what the doctor ordered!

P.S. Did you notice the changes I made to the blog?! Do you like it?

What do you eat for breakfast? (I may be in an oatmeal rut – but I’m loving it)

Comment below – don’t be shy 😉