ParentMap and PCC Natural Markets have partnered to produce an exciting web series called Healthy Kids Cook, designed to encourage families to make a healthy habit of cooking fresh food together in the kitchen. In this season’s Healthy Kids Cook, we’re focusing on quick and easy meals that you and your family will love making at home. Each month, Chef Jackie Freeman hosts families in the PCC kitchen to create a quick, filling, fresh and fun recipe featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables.
This month, Chef Jackie invited teen photographer Ava to make Mix-'n'-Match Overnight Oatmeal. This recipe is creamy, delicious and easy to customize: it's the perfect make-ahead breakfast for simplifying your morning routine and making sure kids and teens don't miss breakfast, even if they are running late!
Oatmeal base
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Berry Cobbler
- ¼ cup blueberries
- ¼ cup raspberries
- Handful of granola
Chunky Monkey
- ½ banana, sliced
- 2 tablespoons coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon cacao nibs or chocolate chips
PB & Pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Peachy Keen
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ rip peach, pitted and diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
Tropical Oats
- Splash of vanilla
- Pinch of ground ginger (optional)
- ½ cup diced mango
- ¼ cup diced kiwi
- 1 tablespoon chopped macadamia nuts
Apple Pie
- 1/2 apple, chopped
- Handful of granola
- Pinch of brown sugar
Preparation
- Mix oats, yogurt, milk and chia seeds together in an 8-ounce mason jar or bowl. Place in the refrigerator overnight.
- In the morning, top with optional flavor combinations. (You may add the mix-ins the night before, but keep in mind whatever you incorporate might be soggy in the morning!)
Recipe by Jackie Freeman, PCC Chef
