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YOU GUYS. Excited does not even begin to describe how I feel about chatting about overnight oats because my love for this easy breakfast (or lunch…been there!) option runs deep. Like throwing back almost 8 years ago when I was a college freshmen who had 8am classes, three out of the five class days a week. Mornings were not my friend at that time, so having a breakfast option ready for me to grab as I (literally) sprinted to class was GAME CHANGING.

While my appreciation for mornings have flipped a complete 180 in the last decade (I’m completely a morning person now… seriously my favorite part of the day!),  my love for simple breakfast options have remained the same.

Besides how easy it is to make overnight oats, the flavor combinations are also endless. Oats are the perfect blank canvas for breakfast.

Starting the day with whole grain choices like oats is a great way to meet the recommended 25-30 grams to help support a healthy digestive system (one serving of oats already has 4 grams!). Plus, the fiber in oats help slow down the movement of food through your stomach, helping you stay full – so maybe you won’t reach for another snack before your next meal.

I’m a fan of adding a handful of greens to my smoothies in the morning because even though you can’t taste it, you’re making a meal more nutritious by getting additional vitamins and minerals in. Soaking oats in this smoothie is an awesome way to get greens in when you’re also in the mood for delicious bowl of oats but want a little extra nutrition and flavor too. (p.s. Going savory is also a good option!)

This combination helps start your day with: mono- and poly- unsaturated fats, fiber, greens. Thanks to the base of the rolled oats, you’re also getting important B vitamin thiamin, as well as magnesium, phosphorus and manganese!