In The Kitchen: Overnight Oats

Another Sunday, another time saving prep for success tip. Did you know oats that are soaked overnight in liquid instead of being cooked with heat are easier to digest and contain more RS (resistant starch)? This starch can make you feel fuller longer and also prevent insulin spikes in your body. Oats also contain more protein and healthy fat than most other grains.

All of this is great news, but the fact that you can make them the night before is a great time saver! They are also open to customization, make those oats yours by playing with ingredients and next day toppings. The recipe is quite simple; using equal parts of old fashioned oats to your choice of non-dairy milk. Playing with the ratios if you want them runnier or stickier, more liquid or oats respectively. My favorite addition is to use part of the liquid from cold brew coffee, big game changer in the morning!

• 1 part old fashioned oats

• 1 part oat milk

optional: cacao nibs, nut butter, madagascar vanilla, flax seeds, cinnamon, banana, dates, cold brew coffee, maple syrup… GET CREATIVE!

Glass containers designed for jelly or yogurt can be found with snap on lids on amazon. These have proven to be easy to clean, economical, reusable and photo worthy in your fridge. Overnight oats are designed to be eaten cold the next day, as heating them reduces the nutrient levels and digestive benefits.

Hopefully this has inspired you to try them for yourself, and if so please send me your thoughts or tag me on instagram.

This week is all you friends! #YESYOUCAN

Bee