Ask my husband, Nathan, for his breakfast request on a Monday morning, and it’s hands down going to be overnight oats. He loves these oats because they’re both delicious and filling… I love them because I can make breakfast for the ENTIRE week on Sunday. #winning
Use whatever mix-ins you like, whether it’s budget-friendly frozen blueberries, fresh summer peaches, or canned pumpkin, and you can make a new version each week to keep things fresh.
1/2cupuncooked old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1/2cupnonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2cup1% or skim milk
1tablespoonground flaxseeds
1/4cupfresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a container with a lid; stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight or up to 4 days.
Recipe Notes
Note: If you're watching your blood sugar, use a light vanilla Greek yogurt. Prepared this way, each serving has 310 calories, 47 grams of carbs, 7 grams of fiber, 20 grams of protein, and 6 grams of fat.
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