Recipe:
A big bowl of oatmeal is a great way to start your day, but who has time to cook a pot of oats every morning? Overnight oats are prepared in advance so all you have to do in the morning is grab a spoon and enjoy!
Oats are rich in filling fiber to keep you satisfied for hours. A combination of soy milk and soy yogurt creates the perfect creamy custard-like consistency and provides protein and calcium, which are essential for beautiful posture, strong nails, and a sparkling smile.
This overnight oats recipe incorporates fiber-rich apples and omega-3 rich walnuts. Apples are also a source of the plant compound quercetin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. And ginger and cinnamon may help to control blood sugar.
Ingredients:
3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 small chopped apple
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
Instructions:
Make basic overnight oats recipe and stir in 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 small chopped apple, and 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts.
Yields 1 serving
Per serving: 441 calories, 15.2 g protein, 69.7 g carbohydrates, 10.7 g fiber, 30.3 g sugars, 13.2 g fat, 1.8 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 60 mg sodium, 477 mg calcium, 0.7 g omega-3 fats,
Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D.,
is the author of THE BEAUTY DIET and STRONG, SLIM, and 30! For more of Lisa’s Beauty Bites, visit www.lisadrayer.com.