Valentine’s Day Overnight Oats with Raspberry Chia Jam

INGREDIENTS (Jam):

1 cup          Raspberries, fresh or frozen

1 tsp           Coconut Oil

1 Tbs          Chia Seeds

1 Tbs          Honey or Maple Syrup

INGREDIENTS (Overnight Oats):

1 cup           Steelcut Oats

2 Tbs           Chia Seeds

3/4 cup        Almond Mild

1 Tbs            Honey or Other Sweetener

DIRECTIONS (Jam):

For the jam, place your raspberries and coconut oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Stir until the berries have turned mushy and the juices are coming out, about 4-5 minutes. Add the honey/syrup and chia seeds. Keep stirring until it reaches your desired consistency (about 5-10 minutes) and then remove from the heat. Allow to cool down and then scoop into a container/jar and place in the fridge.

DIRECTIONS (Overnight Oats):

In a slow cooker, combine the oats, chia seeds, almond mild and sweetener in a bowl. Mix together until everything is interspersed (especially the chia seeds). Slow cook for one hour and then place on cancel/warm overnight.

In the morning place in a serving dish (ramekin etc) and add more milk if more moisture is needed. Top with raspberry jam, fresh berries or whatever else you desire.