Mint Overnight Oats – Moats

Mint Overnight Oats – Moats are a creamy and healthy way to start your day. The color will leave your work collegeaus impressed on Saint Patrick’s Day and any other Day of the year.

I had recently set myself the challenge to get hubby to eat as many hidden ingredients, especially veggies, he doesn’t usually fancy. And let me tell you a secret. He didn’t spot the baby spinach in these moats. I definitely add this recipe to my list of how-to-make-clean-eating invisible.

Now, get those greens in with this deliciously creamy mint overnight oats. Inspired by Ohsheglows Vegan Peppermint Patty Slice I altered the recipe to make it breakfast-suitable without missing taste.

Banana, baby spinach, cashew butter, mint and almonds will give you healthy fats, protein and lots of long-lasting energy for a busy day ahead. And don’t you worry, the mint extract doesn’t give you the feeling as if you have swallowed your toothpaste.

This Moats recipe requires very little equipment:

• Measuring cups such as Klee Utensils 10-Piece Colorful Stainless Steel Measuring Cups (affiliate link)
• High-speed blender such as Omniblend Blender (affiliate link)
• My favorite food container Prep Naturals Glass Meal Prep Containers (affiliate link)

Depending on where you live, you might not find the following ingredients readily available at your local store. I recommend Amazon for the following ingredients:

• Mint Extract (affiliate link)
• Cashew butter (affiliate link)

If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #theveganprepper. I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking! 

Print Recipe

Mint Overnight Oats - Moats

If there is zoats and zoodles, why not try moats? My mint overnight oats will leave you pleasantly refreshed before the day has even started. Give these "After Eights" a try even if you that makes them Before Eights.

Prep Time5 mins

Resting Time4 hrs

Total Time4 hrs 5 mins

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American, Dairy-Free, Vegan

Keyword: mint overnight oats, moats, spinach overnight oats

Servings: 1

Equipment

• mason jar

Ingredients

• ½ cup rolled oats
• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk try flavoured milk such as vanilla and chocolate for some extra WOW
• 1 pinch of salt
• ½ baby spinach fresh or frozen will both work
• 2 tbsp cashew butter optional
• 1 medium-sized banana frozen
• a few drops of mint extract *

Suggested Toppings

• cacao nibs
• kiwi
• strawberry
• whatever pleases your tastebuds

Instructions

The night before

• Add the oats, almond milk into a blender and blend until well combined. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. (If you will eat it the next morning, leave the mixture in the blender and refrigerator the blender with content)

On Eat Day

• To the blender add the spinach, frozen banana, and cashew butter (if using). Blend on high until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached, adding more milk if the smoothie is too thick for your liking. Add a few drops of mint and blend for a couple more seconds. Take a small sip and add extra mint and/or sweetener, if desired.
• Transfer it to a bowl or glass, add desired toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

*Exercise caution when adding mint extract. Start with a few drops of of mint and gradually add more to taste. Mint overpowers super fast depending on the brand of mint extract you use.