{"id":1284,"date":"2012-04-11T16:01:17","date_gmt":"2012-04-11T16:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.core-condition.com\/?p=1284"},"modified":"2012-04-11T16:11:37","modified_gmt":"2012-04-11T16:11:37","slug":"quick-healthy-breakfast-idea-overnight-oats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.core-condition.com\/?p=1284","title":{"rendered":"Quick & Healthy Breakfast Idea: Overnight Oats"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0There are so many false weight loss myths out in the universe that I disagree with, but the saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” I actually\"\"<\/a> agree with.<\/p>\n

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Why is breakfast important?<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Reduce hunger cravings later in the day and reduce overall caloric intake<\/p>\n

2. Starting the day off with a nutritious meal will set a solid foundation and you will be more likely to stick to healthy eating throughout the day<\/p>\n

3. Improved energy, mood, and concentration<\/p>\n

4. Kick start your metabolism and give your body the signal you are awake and to start burning calories<\/p>\n

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Overnight Oats<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ingredients:<\/em><\/p>\n

1\/3 cup uncooked oats (not instant and not steel cut)<\/p>\n

1\/2 cup milk (almond, soy, or dairy)<\/p>\n

1\/3 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt<\/p>\n

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Directions:<\/em><\/p>\n

Mix uncooked oats, milk, and Greek yogurt in a bowl, and place in the fridge overnight.\u00a0 Prior to putting in the fridge it will be a soupy consistency, but overnight the oats will absorb the liquid from the milk and yogurt causing it to expand and thicken by morning.<\/p>\n

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In the morning you can customize it with any nutritious add-ins of your choice.\u00a0 For added omega-3 and fibre try adding chia seeds or ground flax seed.<\/p>\n

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Here are some flavouring ideas I enjoy:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Banana Cocoa<\/strong>: add 1 tablespoon of coca powder, 1\/2 a banana, and 1 teaspoon of honey (optional)<\/p>\n

Banana Peanut Butter<\/strong>: add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, 1\/2 a banana, and 1 teaspoon of honey (optional)<\/p>\n

Apple Cinnamon<\/strong>: add 1\/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce, 1\/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of honey (optional)<\/p>\n

Blueberry Maple<\/strong>: add 1\/4 cup of blueberries and 2 teaspoons of sugar-free maple syrup<\/p>\n

Raspberry Vanilla<\/strong>: add 1\/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon raspberry jam, and 1\/4 cup of raspberries
\nCinnamon Berry<\/strong>: 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1\/4 cup of blueberries, 2 sliced up strawberries, 1 teaspoon of honey<\/p>\n

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Options<\/em><\/strong>: If I am making a mix with cinnamon, peanut butter, or cocoa powder in it, I find it better to add them to the mixture the night before and then just add the other toppings in the morning.<\/p>\n

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Those are some ideas to get you started, but feel free to get creative and come up with your own yummy but healthy options!<\/p>\n

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Email Michelle@CORE-Condition.com<\/span> with some of your own unique creations or for more healthy breakfast ideas.<\/p>\n

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Michelle Roots BA KIN, CSCS, PES<\/p>\n

www.CORE-Condition.com<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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