Overnight Oats with Chocolate Chips


This has got to be one of the easiest breakfasts to prepare. Layer it all in a little mason jar, screw on the lid and pop in the fridge overnight. I added chocolate chips to these little gems but you can add anything – blueberries, strawberries, raspberries; use different types of yogurts, even drizzle on some honey…whatever you want…they all end up delicious! Continue reading

Pumpkin Walnut Oatmeal

Pumpkin Walnut Oatmeal

I had some pumpkin purée left over from Wednesday’s Beef & Pumpkin Chili and didn’t want to see it go to waste…what better way to use it up than in a warm & healthy morning bowl of oatmeal for breakfast! The great thing about pumpkin is that the flavor is really very mild and versatile. You can keep it hidden or you can pump it up by adding spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. So have some fun with it! Continue reading

Maple Vanilla Oatmeal

Maple Vanilla Oatmeal
This morning I was really in the mood for some warm oatmeal for breakfast. I can honestly say that I never make it like it says on the box with water and salt..how tasteless!! I’m always trying to jazz it up, but today I just wanted a simple butter, brown sugar & milk oatmeal with a touch of pure maple sugar mixed in. So comforting on this cool October morning…

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