Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Chilled Overnight Oatmeal -- Perfect for Summer

With the summer upon us, I definitely don't feel like cooking!  These are perfect (and cold!!) recipes to get your summer days started off right ... and healthy!  The heartiness of oats will definitely keep you full and the recipes are budget-friendly!  Enjoy! 

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Ingredients:

1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup almond milk
1/4 cup low fat greek yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce.

In a 1/2 pint jar or 1 cup jar put in the oats, milk, greek yogurt, chia seeds, cinnamon and honey. Put the lid on and shake that up! Open up the jar and add in the applesauce to the top, cover and shake. Refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. Eat chilled!

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Maple Blueberry Oatmeal
1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup almond milk
1/4 cup low fat greek yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/4 cup blueberries

In a 1/2 pint jar or 1 cup jar put in the oats, milk, greek yogurt, chia seeds and maple syrup. Put the lid on and shake that up! Open up the jar and add in the blueberries to the top, cover and shake. Refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. Eat chilled!

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Raspberry Vanilla Oatmeal

1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup almond milk
1/4 cup low fat greek yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon raspberry jam, preserves or spread
1/4 cup raspberries

In a 1/2 pint jar or 1 cup jar put in the oats, milk, greek yogurt, chia seeds, preserves and vanilla extract. Put the lid on and shake that up! Open up the jar and add in the blueberries to the top, cover and shake. Refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. Eat chilled!

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