For anyone who enjoys meal prepping or is looking for an easy way to start, overnight oatmeal is the way to do it. These simple recipes are easy to make at the beginning of the week and provide a healthy way to start every morning the right way. The Greek yogurt and chia seeds provided in these recipes are a great source of protein and probiotics to regulate your digestive system, while the fruit provides essential vitamins and minerals essential to your overall health.
Story by Abby Morgan
Pictures by Rohan Mirchandani
Banana and Honey Oats
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Quick Oats
- 2/3 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. chia seeds
- 1 mashed banana
As a vegan alternative, substitute the honey vanilla Greek yogurt with O’Soy’s vanilla flavored yogurt.
Strawberry Almond Oats
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cut oats
- 2/3 cup strawberry Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup Almond (or soy) milk
- Handful of strawberries
As a vegan alternative, substitute the strawberry Greek yogurt with Daiya’s strawberry flavored yogurt.
Banana and Brown Sugar Oats
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup Almond (or soy) milk
- 1 mashed banana
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. chia seeds
As a vegan alternative, substitute the plain Greek yogurt with So Delicious, the coconut milk flavor.
Directions
- For all recipes, combine all the ingredients into a sealable container and stir them together well.
- Refrigerate oats for at least 3 hours or overnight.
