Have you made healthier eating a part of Overnight Oats


Basic Overnight Oats Ingredients 1/2 cup dry oats (the actual cup size doesn’t really matter. It’s about proportions… just use a bigger cup if you have a bigger appetite)


1 cup of unsweetened milk (I like almond milk but cows’ milk, soya milk, plain yoghurt or a mix of yoghurt and milk is all good)


Fruit of choice (fresh, frozen or even tinned)


1 tbsp chia seeds or fl ax seeds (optional but good for healthy omega 3 fats)


Nuts (optional) Leave in the fridge overnight


your New Year plan? If so you should defi nitely try this healthy,


hearty breakfast. A friend introduced me to overnight oats and I have to say I’m hooked.


First, it’s the easiest breakfast ever. There’s


nothing to cook; you make it the night before in under 5 minutes, and when you wake up, it’s there waiting. All you have to do is eat it!


The basic recipe is very adaptable; you can do so many diff erent things with it. I tend to eat mine cold but if you like things hot, heat them up in the microwave.


Oats help to reduce cholesterol and are a whole, unprocessed source of carbohydrates, which release energy slowly so are a great start to the day.


Method: • Combine everything into an airtight bowl or jar (I leave nuts out as I like them crunchy) • •


Eat in the morning! You can heat them if you like.


Variations: •


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Fruit: apples, banana, nectarines, blueberries, strawberries, fi gs, redcurrants (most fruits taste great).


Flavourings: fl aked or desiccated coconut, ground almonds.


Sweeteners: If you have a sweet tooth you can add maple syrup, honey or jam. My kids experimented with chocolate milk too – lovely with bananas. Healthy fats: fl ax, nuts, nut butters


Toppings to add in the morning: granola, nuts, raisins, sour cherries, additional fruit, chocolate chunks


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