Recipe: Overnight Oats

This no-cook breakfast option is a healthy way to start the day. Want something more creative than plain oats? Spruce up each serving by adding a variety of optional ingredients.

Serves: 1

Nutrition: Calories 255; Fat 9g; Saturated fat 4g; Carbs 34g; Fiber 4g; Sugar 7g; Sodium 60mg; Protein 10g

Ingredients 

• ½ cup dried oats
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt: plain or flavor of choice

Directions

1. Place oats, milk, yogurt in a sealable container. Mix until combined.
2. Place the lid on the container and store in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 2 hours.
3. Additional toppings can be added immediately before serving if desired.
4. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Can be served cold or warmed in the microwave.

Optional ingredients. Add more flavor to your oats by mixing it with peanut butter, chocolate chips, banana, almond butter, cinnamon, berries, dried fruit or any other flavor you like. This can be done the night before or right before serving.

For access to healthy, shelf-stable foods, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, and meat/fish (when available), visit the The Food Pharmacy website. The Food Pharmacy addresses food insecurity through the distribution of no-cost food totes filled with fresh produce and shelf-stable food. 
 

Source:

Nashville General Hospital Foundation Cookbook, Shared by Second Harvest Food Bank, Summer 2021.