Apple Pie Overnight Oats

A few minutes the night before and you have a quick grab-and-go nutritious and delicious breakfast for a busy morning!

Prep time: 10 minutes / Cook Time: 6-12 Hours – includes overnight in the fridge / Number of Servings: 2 Generous breakfast containers

2 Apples of your choice - peeled, cored and diced (can leave skin if using organic apples)
2 teaspoons Chia Seeds
2 teaspoons Hemp Hearts
1 teaspoon Cinnamon (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon Ground Ginger (or to taste)
1 cup of large flake Rolled Oats – can use Gluten Free
1/3 cup Oat Bran
1½ cups (or more depending on your oats) of Almond Milk (or the nut milk of your choice)
½ teaspoon pure Vanilla Extract
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup or Honey (or to taste)
2 Tablespoons sliced or chopped whole Almonds or other nut of choice - optional
2 teaspoons of Raisins, Currants or diced Dates – optional

In two 250ml (or larger) jars with tight fitting lids, or a bowl to mix it all up and then spoon into the jars once combined (which is what I recommend and how I made it), add all the ingredients – the order isn`t important. If putting the ingredients directly into the jars, get into each jar with a spoon or a knife, right to the bottom, and stir to make sure the ingredients are combined well.
Make sure the mixture is very saucy. If it is not saucy, add more almond milk.
Do not fill to the top of the jars, leave a little room, as the oats will need space to soften and expand overnight.
Cover tightly, give a gently shake of each jar and refrigerate overnight.
Add a sprinkle of more cinnamon if desired in the morning.
Enjoy cold or you can put the contents of a jar into a saucepan and gently warm it up on the stove over a low heat - nice on a chilly Autumn or Winter morning.

Enjoy!

Fresh peaches and/or pears, when in season, are also delicious in this recipe, either with the apple or in addition to the apple.
If you are not daily intolerant, you can use milk instead of almond or another nut milk (I use skim when using milk).
A large dollop of yogurt, either regular or coconut milk yogurt, is a really nice and flavourful addition.