Easy Breakfast Overnight Oats

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Contributed by: Jane Garofalo

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This is a make-ahead breakfast or snack that you will thank yourself for in the morning. When hunger hits, it is helpful to have a nutritious meal or snack on hand. The recipe shown below is a base, to which you can add additional ingredients and seasonings. Scroll further down to see the recipe. 

Serves:
1 servings
Total Time:
5 minutes
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
0 minutes

Ingredients


Oats - 1/2 cup rolled oats Greek-yogurt - 1/2 cup OR Non- dairy OR regular milk Nut-butter - 1 tablespoon OR peanut butter, almond butter, etc. Blueberries - 1/2 cup, sliced OR any other berry Cinnamon - 1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

Step 1
Measure out oats, milk or yogurt, and nut butter into a mason jar or other Tupperware. Mix thoroughly.
Step 2
Cut berries if needed. Add berries, cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Fold into the oat mixture.
Step 3
Add more liquid if you enjoy a thinner consistency for oatmeal.
Step 4
Place in the fridge overnight. The oats will absorb the liquid and be ready to eat in the morning.

Notes

Use old fashioned/rolled oats versus quick/instant oats to keep you full longer. Quick/instant oats have a higher glycemic index that can raise your blood sugar.

Using Greek yogurt will add more protein.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size:
1 serving
Calories:
353 Calories
Fat:
13.6
Saturated Fat:
3.7
Carbohydrates:
Net Carb: 41
Dietary Fiber:
6.7
Protein:
13.5
Sodium:
63.3