Start Your Morning with a Healthy and Tasty Breakfast: Make Ahead and Customize!
Looking for a nutritious and delicious breakfast option? Are you looking for a breakfast option that promotes healthy blood sugar levels? Look no further than this overnight oats recipe designed to support blood sugar regulation and also keeping you full! With this make-ahead recipe, you can prep your breakfast the night before and wake up to a satisfying meal waiting for you in the refrigerator. This versatile recipe serves as a blank canvas, allowing you to tailor it to your personal preferences and get creative in the kitchen!
To begin, gather the base ingredients and nutritional elements needed to create your perfect bowl. This recipe incorporates high-fiber oats and chia seeds, which help slow down digestion and prevent rapid spikes in blood sugar. Cinnamon is known for its potential to improve insulin sensitivity and aid in blood sugar control. Remember to exercise caution when adding nuts to your bowl; although they provide good fats, it's best to enjoy them in moderation.
Start your day off right with a nourishing and flavorful breakfast. Don't hesitate to experiment and discover your own unique combinations. Embrace the endless possibilities and enjoy a healthy start to your day!
Servings 1 Prep time 10 mins Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight
Ingredients
Gluten Free Rolled Oats -1/2 c
Unsweetened Almond/any nut or soy milk- 3/4th c
Walnuts pieces or any nuts of your choice - 2 tbsp
Unsweetened shredded Coconut-1 tbsp
Raisins -1 tbsp
Chia seeds-1 tbsp
Flaxmeal - 1 tbsp
Mejdool dates- 1 chopped
Cinnamon powder-1/2 tsp
Cardamom -a pinch
Optional-nuts and or seeds of your choice, seasonal fruits, nut butters.
Directions
1. In a bowl mix rolled oats, chia and spices. Add rest of the ingredients and top with almond milk and refrigerate at least 2 hours to overnight.
2. When ready to eat you can thin out with water or nut milk.
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Berry Chia Jam-PB & J Superfood Breakfasts
Ingredients
· Gluten Free Rolled Oats -1/2 c
Unsweetened Almond/any nut milk- 3/4th c
1 or 2 Mejdool Dates
Peanut or Almond Butter- 1 tbsp
Chia seeds-1 tbsp
Mejdool dates- 1 or 2 chopped
Vanila extract-1/4th tsp
Strawberries or any mixed berries chopped (fresh or frozen)- 1 c
Maple syrup-1 tbsp
Lemon juice-1/4th tsp
Optional-bananas, maple syrup
Directions
1. Prepare the Berry-Chia Jam -in a small sauce pan heat the berries, few tsps of water, maple syrup, ½ tbsp chia seeds and lemon juice. With back of a spoon crush the berries and let it cook for 5-6 mins unitl everything is thoroughly mixed and the berries are thick.
2. Add ½ of the jam to the bowl of oats and add rest of the ingredients mix well.
3. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to overnight.
4. When ready to eat you can thin it out with water.
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Saffron-Cardamom-Pistachio Overnight oats
I like to refer to this as a breakfast bowl "fit for royalty." This bowl has reminds of the flavor of Indian dessert Kheer/rice pudding. It's a spoonful of heaven and you can always enjoy it as a guilt-free dessert!
Ingredients
· Gluten Free Rolled Oats -1/2 c
Unsweetened Almond/any nut milk- 3/4th c
Pistachios chopped- 2 tbs
Raisins-1 tbsp
Chia seeds-1 tbsp
Mejdool dates- 1 or 2 chopped
Saffron- few threads
Cardamom -1/4th tsp
Optional -rose petals, chai masala or spice
Directions
1 Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl or a container, cover, refrigerate at least 2 hours to overnight.
2 When ready to eat you can thin it out with water.
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