Lunch: Overnight Oats
Recipe by Rebecca Longshore These little jars filled with fiber, whole grains, and protein are a necessary solution to your busy weekday mornings. The best part is, they're extremely customizable. Feel free to experiment with any of these additions: A sp
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Health and fertility benefits of Overnight Oats
Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.
Ingredients
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Add first 5 ingredients (through cinnamon) to a 16-oz. glass canning jar (or other container of your choice) and stir with a spoon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 7 hours or overnight. Stir oats mixture and top with fresh fruit, nuts, and other toppings of your choice.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 0
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
