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I’m sharing an easy overnight oats recipe for breakfast on the go! We LOVE easy at our house. We stay busy during the week, so the best part about this recipe is you can eat it cold. That’s right! Two minutes of prep time the night before, and you’re good to go enjoying a nutritious, delicious meal! These oats are packed with fiber, protein, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
Old fashioned oats are a complex carbohydrate that is full of fiber. That means it keeps you full for a long time. Oats are filled with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants as well. They can help lower cholesterol levels and improve blood sugar levels.
Organic chia seeds contain fiber and nutrients. The one tablespoon this recipe calls for contains 3-4g of fiber depending on the brand, which gives you a jump start on the 25g/day goal for women. They also contain omega-3 fatty acids, which is extremely important for overall health.
These overnight oats come packed with protein from the Greek yogurt. If you top these oats with the recommend nut or nut butter, you have a balanced, complete meal of protein, carbohydrates, and fat!
I hope you enjoy this easy overnight oats recipe. You may also like the cold quinoa salad recipe. Also, get my free grocery list and meal prep guide here.
Till next time!
Easy Overnight Oats
Notes
For meal prep: line up a few containers and make the amount you want over the next few days. For example, I make 4-6 containers at once for my husband and me. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (do not use instant)
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 Tbsp organic chai seed
- 1/4 cup low-fat or nonfat Greek yogurt
- A drizzle of honey or stevia
- Dash of cinnamon
- Topping suggestions:
- Sliced apple & almond butter
- Mixed berries & sliced almonds
Instructions
- Put first 6 ingredients in a refrigerator safe container and mix well
- Add toppings of choice
- Refridgerate overnight
- Enjoy cold!
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