Overnight oats
Overnight Oats
PREP: 5 minutes
SERVES: 6
Ingredients.
1/2 cups oats (I like Bob Red Mills old-fashioned rolled oats)
1/2 tsp chia seeds
1/2 tsp flax seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup almond milk
1/4 cup greek yogurt
Mix-ins
Peanut butter cup: 1 tsp peanut butter, 1/2 tsp cacao powder, crushed graham crackers, and sliced banana.
Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
Instructions.
In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (oats, seeds, and cinnamon)
To make 1 serving: In a small mason jar, add mix-ins, followed by the oat mixture and almond milk. Refrigerate overnight so oats become fluffy.
To serve, mix overnight oats with greek yogurt. Drizzle with honey and serve cold.
Meal-prep notes.
This recipe is meal prep-friendly. You can prepare overnight oats for the week in the refrigerator ahead of time.
Nutrition facts.
Greek yogurt is rich in protein, vitamin B12, calcium, and selenium.
Chia and flax seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
For mom: This yogurt contains essential nutrients needed for pregnancy and postpartum recovery. This includes omega 3 fatty acids (supports fetal brain development and has anti-inflammatory properties (for brain and skin health), and is a major component of breastmilk. It also includes protein (promotes baby’s growth during pregnancy and promotes tissue repair, immune response, mood regulation, and healing after birth and Vitamin C (growth and development and immune strength).
Sources: Solid Starts, Centers for Disease Control, WebMD, VeryWell, What to Expect
Kitchen tools.
Small mason jar with lid (half pint)
