Lazy Sunday Overnight Oats
Recipes from Dietitian Jenn Messina
Jenn Messina is an experienced Registered Dietitian and a mom of two energetic kids. To her, food is life! It nourishes our bodies, minds, and spirits and connects us to each other and to our heritage.
After graduating from the University of British Columbia, she spent the last 16 years working as a Registered Dietitian with thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds. With so much nutrition information on the web, it can be frustrating, confusing and overwhelming. Jenn became an RD because she is passionate about helping people and truly enjoys learning about your life, work, families, and diets.
Jenn Messina
Doing some prep to make our crazy weekdays work is so helpful! That’s why these overnight oats from our Registered Dietitian, Jenn Messina are so great. They are packed with fibre, protein, and probiotics. Even if you’re not a huge oatmeal fan, this recipe hits the spot and makes breakfast a no-brainer! Oats are chock full of fiber that’ll keep you full all morning. Chia seeds provide a good dose of healthy Omega-3 fats that will leave you feeling satisfied while supporting brain function and contributing to an anti-inflammatory, health-promoting diet. Make them tonight or SAVE THIS POST for another day.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup large flake oats
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup frozen (or fresh) fruit
1/2 cup Greek 2% yogurt or dairy alternative milk
Kefir (or your chosen milk/ milk alternative) to cover
Instructions:
Layer the yogurt and fruit with the oats and chia on the bottom.
Top with your milk of choice or Kefir.
Stir all the ingredients up
Enjoy
