breakfast has long been touted as the most crucial meal of the day. but if you’re like a lot of Americans, you don’t have the luxury of making it a lengthy, sit down affair. If you’re lucky, it’s a bowl of cereal before dashing out the door. and if you’re late, it’s a grab-and-go option like a bar, or a muffin from the coffee shop next to the office. However, there’s another option that can be just as fast and, according to a study in Journal of the American college of Nutrition, could help you lose weight: oatmeal.
Oatmeal is a lot more fun to make and eat than ever before! A quick scroll through Pinterest proves this whole grain is having a moment—thanks to a trend to make it overnight and eat it cold, straight out of Camiseta RB Leipzig the fridge. want to give it a try? Gather your Camiseta Fútbol favorite ingredients and follow these basic directions. Prep your morning meal the night before in a container with a lid (food bloggers love mason jars), and you’ll be all set for the next day. better yet, make several servings on Sunday to last you through the work week.
Easy Overnight Oats
Ingredients
½ cup rolled, uncooked Oats
1 cup Liquid
Spices (optional)
Fruit (optional)
Nuts (optional)
Directions
Start with ½ cup of rolled oats in a container with a lid.
Add 1 cup liquid—milk, almond milk, coconut milk, and water all work.
Sprinkle on spice—cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are good.
Stir in fruit—raisins, diced pear, sliced banana, the options are endless. (Fruit adds plenty of healthy sweetness to the oats, but if you’d like a lot more you can always add a dash of honey or maple syrup before eating.)
Top with nuts (if using), such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts.
Cover and refrigerate overnight, or until the oats have absorbed all of the liquid.
3 delicious Overnight Oats combos to Camiseta Sport Club Internacional Try
Tropical Oats
Oatmeal + Coconut Milk + sliced Banana + sliced Mango + Coconut Flakes
Cherry Almond Oats
Oatmeal + Water + dried Cherries + Almonds
Pumpkin Pecan Oats
Oatmeal + Milk + pureed Pumpkin + Pumpkin Pie spice + Pecans
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You must not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.
Kimberly Daly Farrell
Kimberly Daly Farrell is the managing editor at Fitbit. A certified health instructor and self-diagnosed running addict, Kimberly studied integrative nutrition and has completed three marathons. She has previously held editorial positions at Shape, Glamour, Fitness, and good housekeeping magazines.