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vernight oats are one of our favorite quick, easy, and healthy breakfasts, especially for busy mornings when the time to prepare a nutritious breakfast is lacking.

As the name implies, this breakfast takes "overnight" to come together. The night before, combine certified gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats with your favorite dairy or non-dairy product, i.e. milk, almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, Greek yogurt, etc., as well as a hint of natural sweetener such a maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey.

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When the oats chill overnight, they soften as they absorb the milk/yogurt and sweetener. The mixture will thicken into a hearty and healthy start to the day by the time you wake up in the morni

These easy, 4 ingredient no-bake cookies are made without milk and without any refined sugar. There's no need to heat up the kitchen and they are a snap to whip up. In fact, they can be made on the stovetop or the microwave, so it's the perfect treat for kids to help make.

There's also no need to boil the liquid mixture for a specific amount of time to make sure they set up, so this version of no-bake cookies is even more foolproof than others you may have tried. However, the peanut butter and chocolate flavor combination along with the chewy oat texture of these cookies are what we all know and love in a no-bake treat.

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For those who aren't strictly vegan, the cookies can be made with honey. However, the recipe also works with the equivalent amount of maple syrup or agave nectar. You can also replace the peanut butter with any smooth nut or seed butter. If necessary, make sure the oats you use are gluten-free. Ultimately, this recipe can be made in 1 bowl or pan, with just about 5 minutes of effort, and they are vegan, gluten-free, or dairy free!

Ingredients
1 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar
2 3/4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Oatmeal is a great way to start the day thanks to its fiber content (which will fill you up until lunchtime) and versatility. Steel cut oats are beloved for their texture, nutty flavor, and nutrition, but they take some time along with patient stirring to prepare.

In comes overnight steel cut oatmeal. With just six minutes of cooking time and a few short minutes of stirring, they're an ideal breakfast for busy mornings. Quickly toast the oats in butter, add hot water, and cover. The steel cut oats will slowly soak up all of the water overnight while you sleep. All you have to do in the morning is add milk and sugar, then heat the mixture before serving.

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We suggest topping this recipe with yogurt, fresh grapefruit, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of nuts, but you can top your oatmeal with whatever ingredients you like. If you're feeding a crowd or planning ahead, double the recipe and cook it in a big, heavy pot.

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Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup steel cut oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups hot water
1 cup milk , or non-dairy milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup plain yogurt, optional
1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented, optional
1 tablespoon honey, optional
1 to 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, optiona

Oatmeal is a hearty, and satisfying way to start the day, and a bowl of warm oats is the perfect base for adding a variety of fruits, nuts, and spices. Although instant oatmeal is convenient, a bowl of homemade oatmeal can be so much more. With these oatmeal recipes—ranging from stovetop to slow cooker to no-cook overnight oats—you can go way beyond the packets without sacrificing convenience.

Protein balls are little bites of peanut buttery goodness that will keep you going until mealtime. Also known as protein bites or energy balls, the combination of nut butter, oats, and flax or protein powder makes for a high-energy, tasty snack. Their flavor and texture will remind you of a chewy peanut butter cookie, but without any refined sugar, flour, or butter.

You won't need any special equipment to make these energy bites. Just a bowl and a wooden spoon or spatula—no food processor required. If you'd like to include protein powder, swap it out for the ground flax and chia seeds. Plain, vanilla, or chocolate protein powder work nicely.

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Protein balls are super easy to customize using your favorite ingredients. Swap out the peanut butter for almond butter, mix in flaked coconut, toss in some chocolate chips or dried fruit, and more. Both vegetarian and gluten-free (as long as you use certified gluten-free oats), take them on the go for a pick-me-up, especially before a workout.