Life Changing Overnight Oats

A few months ago I decided my eating habits needed a change.  Over the last few years I had struggled with "stomach pain" that turned out to be a serious gall stone issue.  When my baby boy was just 5 weeks old I had to have my gall bladder removed after a serious attack that landed me in the ER.  

Through the process I realized my diet was less than stellar.  It was high in fat and sugar.  Classic southern girl diet was in full effect!  During the summer I did a great job and even kicked my sweet tea addition, but once the holidays and cooler days rolled around I gave right back into those temptations.  

After the holidays I decided to get it together and start being more intentional about my food choices.   One choice I have made is to eat a more nutritious breakfast each day.  I usually eat breakfast once I get to school so having something that I can bring with me can be a challenge.  

Enter Pinterest... I have a friend at school who eats "over night oats" on the regular.  I love oatmeal and it seemed like a great portable meal that I could eat on the go so I thought I would give it a try.  I simply searched "overnight oats" and chose the first recipe that caught my eye.  

This is the recipe I tried and I LOVED it!  

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats 

Of course I did not follow the recipe to a t (I left out the vanilla extract - I was out) and my bananas were a bit underripe (is that even a word) but overall they were super yummy!  I am a believer and look forward to trying new recipes and flavors!