Recipe - Overnight Oats

I never was really a fan of overnight oats, they always seemed a bit slimy to me.  Then I found a recipe that suggested warming it up before eating, so I tried it and it was delicious.  If I'm warming it up, then why don't I just make it fresh and hot in the morning, you ask? Well, I would say that the overnight oats recipe has lots of yummy stuff that just taste better when they've been able to rest together overnight, plus I can make it ahead of time and just grab a container full to take to work!  Here is the finished product, and below is the recipe.

Ingredients:

1 cup of rolled oats (I used the quick oats but you could use the fuller flakes)

1.5 cups unsweetened plant milk (I use cashew)

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

1.5 tsp vanilla

1 large Honey Crisp apple, unpeeled, finely chopped or grated (about 1 cup)

3 tbsp chia seeds 

Pinch of Ground allspice

Pinch of Ground Ginger

Pinch of Salt

Toppings: raisins, dried cranberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, pumpkin seeds, more apple, more maple syrup

Stir together all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. When ready to eat, portion into bowls (all four of us can usually get a serving).  If desired, warm up in the microwave for 45 seconds, to take the chill off.  Top with preferred toppings.

(This is after I've mixed it up but before it goes into the fridge.)

Yummy and not slimy!