This recipe is perfect for a quick, easy, on-the-go breakfast that is also festive for the holiday season! Overnight oats is a nutrient dense breakfast with so many ways to customize!
Recipe for Spiced Pear Overnight Oats:
Serves 1, Recipe courtesy of Food & Nutrition.org ; Shavonne Morrison
Ingredients:
½ cup old fashioned oats
½ cup milk or plant-based alternative
2 tablespoon Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ cup pears, sliced or chopped, canned or fresh
Optional toppings:
2 teaspoon chia seeds
1-2 tablespoon honey
Walnuts
Directions:
In a small or medium jar, add oats and milk and stir to combine, ensuring oats are soaked. Then add Greek yogurt — if desired, you can stir it into the oat and milk mixture. Toss in the cinnamon and nutmeg and add any of the optional toppings such as honey, chia seeds and/or walnuts. Place a lid or cover on the jar and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, ta-da! Your oats are ready. Stir to evenly distribute toppings. Lastly, add your pears!
Enjoy!
-SFL Nutrition