A simple make-ahead breakfast. Try this Apple Cinnamon Crunch Overnight Oats.
Overnight oats are so healthy and energizing. I love this fall/winter version with apples and granola! Vegan.
Apple Cinnamon Crunch Overnight Oats
With the holidays quickly approaching, you’re busy (and I’m busy!)…
all is more reason to have a super quick energizing breakfast ready to go in the morning.
This recipe takes less than 5 minutes to put together at night and it’s ready in the morning.
Admittedly, I was late to the overnight oat craze, but I’m pretty obsessed now.
What I love is that they’re creamy without being gummy and the flavor combos are endless! I love this version with blueberry jam that I made in the summertime – this fall/winter apple version is just as delicious but totally different.
It’s just oats, almond milk, diced apples with a little lemon, and your favorite granola. It’s amazing how something so simple can be so satisfying.
Speaking of holiday craziness, this weekend we got the chance to get a head start on our holiday shopping at the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago at the Bridgeport Arts Center.
Since moving back here, we’ve been enjoying exploring everything that Chicago has to offer, but we especially loved this event because it had a very art-y Austin-y vibe :).
There was sunshine, beautiful goods, creative craftspeople, and even a few food trucks.
I love this Apple Cinnamon Crunch Overnight Oat recipe for a simple breakfast in fall. Feel free to use your favorite seasonal fruit in place of the apples for a healthy breakfast all year round.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
- ½ cup almond milk
- ½ cup diced apple
- a small squeeze of lemon (to keep the apples fresh overnight)
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granola (I made one similar to this recipe)
- 1 teaspoon honey (sub maple syrup if vegan).
Instructions
- Combine the oats and almond milk in a jar.
- Toss the apple with a little bit of lemon juice and add it to the jar with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Chill overnight.
- In the morning, top with granola and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
What Is Oatmeal?
Oatmeal is a breakfast food made from oats and liquid like water or milk.
Many foods fall in and out of favor as health trends come and go. Not oatmeal.
This whole-grain powerhouse has been packing serious nutrition and hearty flavor into breakfast for generations.
It’s one of the few comfort foods that’s as good for you as it is just plain good.
To get the most out of this superfood, be a bit picky.
Some packets of instant oatmeal, for example, are loaded with sugar -- as much as 8 teaspoons per serving -- and high in sodium.
Always check the label to see what you're getting.
Great oatmeal starts with plain rolled oats, or steel-cut oats, cooked in a little water or milk, and topped with wholesome ingredients.
It's a feel-good start to the day, and if you make it a habit, it can do your health some favors.
If you're on a gluten-free diet, look for oats that are certified gluten-free. Though oats themselves don't contain gluten, they can get tainted with gluten when they're being processed or growing.
Oatmeal Benefits
Oatmeal’s claim to fame is its proven ability to lower bad (LDL) cholesterol.
Chalk that up to a type of soluble fiber called beta glucan.
Eating oats is linked to an average 7% drop in LDL cholesterol, research shows.
Many other things also affect your health (like what else you eat, how active you are, and whether you smoke), but oatmeal is a simple heart-smart start. Oatmeal also:
- Lowers blood sugar levels
- Provides antioxidants
- Promotes healthy bacteria in your gut
- Helps you to feel full to manage your weight
- Eases constipation
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