Overnight Oats (Easy Oatmeal)
Eating overnight oats is a tasty and easy way to incorporate resistant starch into your diet. The best thing is, you also get the benefits of fiber, protein and some essential vitamins and minerals (such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus and selenium). Milks and the wide variety of toppings that you can add to your oats like fruits, nuts (or nut butters!) and seeds also increase the nutrition content. Enjoy some today for breakfast or as a great snack!
- 1 cup rolled old-fashioned oats (not quick oats)
- 1 cup milk of choice dairy, soy, oat, almond or water
- 0.5 cup yogurt (preferably greek) low-fat or full-fat
- 2 tablespoons sweetener of choice honey or maple syrup or a sprinkle of stevia
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional – but tasty and so good for you
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or other nuts (optional)
- 4 tablespoons fresh berries or other fresh fruit (optional)
Instructions 1. Place all ingredients into a large glass container and mix until combined.2. Cover the glass container with a lid or a wrap.3. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.4. Toppings can be added the night before or immediately before serving.5. Uncover and enjoy from the glass container the next day. Thin with a little more milk or water, if desired.
