Almond Butter Chia Overnight Oats

"There was a time, not too long ago, when oats were dry and we cooked them in hot liquids to get oatmeal. Of course, we can (and do!) still engage in this oat-prep practice. In these modern times, however, there is another path, a path requiring no heat; no pots nor pans; no microwave ovens. The humble refrigerator and some carefully chosen additional ingredients do the heavy lifting here, and the result in this case is Trader Joe’s Almond Butter Chia Overnight Oats. Inside each oblong-shaped tub of Almond Butter Chia Overnight Oats is an instant breakfast treat, an anytime snack, or even a late-night dessert. Rolled oats and water are combined with almond butter and chia seeds, sweetened with date paste, and accented by a touch of sea salt. It’s sweet, it’s a smidge savory, it’s creamy, yet the oats retain some of their signature chew."