Monday, June 2, 2014

Blueberry Almond Overnight Oats

I just tried this recently and I absolutely loved it as a nice and refreshing breakfast. The best part is that you can prepare it the night before.

Ingredients
1/2 cup instant oats (old-fashioned oats work fine; steel cut oats may be a bit crunchy)
1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp maple syrup
3/4 cup light soy milk (add more milk if you prefer thinner oatmeal)
1-1 1/2 tbsp sliced almonds
1/4 cup blueberries

Combine the oats, chia seeds, vanilla, maple syrup and light soy milk in a bowl (or a mason jar if you prefer it that way) and store in the fridge covered (you can cover with plastic wrap).

The next morning, just top it with sliced almonds and blueberries and mix!

You'll notice the chia seeds create a more gel-like texture. It also provided heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. It also adds some protein to keep you full a bit longer (and you have the added protein from soy milk and the almonds). Add more sweetener to taste.

It's crunchy and delicious!

Want an added almond flavor? Add about 1/2 tsp of almond extract for an added oomph of almond.


Nutrition info (approx.): 371 calories, 53g carbs, 13g fat, 15g protein, 170mg sodium, 16g sugar


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