On hot days I like a cold breakfast. I also want a breakfast recipe that is simple, healthy and packed with protein.

Growing bored of toast, I started noticing enticing overnight oat jars. Stirred together than put in the refrigerator, they couldn’t be easier. I added chia seeds to turn the mixture into a smooth pudding and increase the nutritional value. I also increased the health benefits by adding ground flax seeds.

I think my favorite breakfast jar topping is peanut butter and blueberries. A close second was a banana coconut variation with almond butter. There are endless combinations. Try it with your favorite cereal, yogurt or oatmeal topping. Post your favorites!

For other healthy breakfast recipes try my Peanut Butter and Vanilla Smoothie, Yogurt Parfait or Tropical Smoothie Bowl.

Peanut Butter Blueberry Breakfast Jar

¼ cup rolled oats

¼ milk of your choice

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon ground flax seeds

1 tablespoon peanut butter

1 teaspoon maple syrup

Blueberries

Stir together rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, flax seeds nut butter and maple syrup and refrigerate overnight. In the morning fill the remaining space in the jar with blueberries and serve.

Banana Coconut Breakfast Jar

¼ cup rolled oats

¼ milk of your choice

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon ground flax seeds

1 tablespoon almond butter

1 teaspoon maple syrup

Sliced banana

Unsweetened shredded coconut

Stir together rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, flax seeds nut butter and maple syrup and refrigerate overnight. In the morning fill the remaining space in the jar with sliced banana, shredded coconut and serve.