It took me awhile for me to get into this trend, because I was confused as to why anyone would want to eat cold oatmeal. But after some trial and error, and a comment on my Vegan Chocolate Breakfast Pudding, I am now one of the converted. This stuff is not just for breakfast either. I’ve had variations of this recipe for lunch, great for traveling and taking to work and even a late night snack.
Savvy’s Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 greek yogurt
1 Tb chia seeds
¼ cup blueberries
¼ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp of honey or organic syrup
1 tbsp granola (optional)
Directions:
Pour the milk, oats and chia seeds into any jar with a lid That is at least 8 ounces. (This can be a mason jar, salsa jar, peanut butter jar, whatever). Shake well. Then add the rest of the ingredientsexcecpt for the granola and shake (or stir) again. Throw the whole thing into the fridge for at least 3 hours. Top with granola when ready to eat or travel.
For a lower calorie version, leave out the yogurt and granola and substitute the honey for stevia.
Here’s some fun facts:
- Oatmeal and other high fiber foods (lie blueberries)can help lower your LDL cholesterol.
- Chia seeds can help stabilize your blood sugar, curb appetite, are high in omega 3 fatty acids, and phosphorous, and are a great source of protein (5 grams an ounce).
- Cinnamon is an anti-inflammatory herb that with anti-bacterial and anit-microbial properties which are good for fighting off infection and swelling.
- Greek yogurt has almost twice the protein and half the sodium of regular yogurt, plus greek yogurt’s thicker density makes you feel fuller longer.
• How do you make your overnight oats?
