Oats are incredibly nutritious and a great option for breakfast. They are super filling and are packed with protein. Oats are a great breakfast food for everyone but especially for those conscious about their sugar and cholesterol levels.

Beta-glucan, a fiber found in oats, “could increase the excretion of cholesterol-rich bile, thereby reducing circulating levels of cholesterol in the blood.” according to this article. Additionally oats could lower blood sugar levels, so they are a great choice for diabetes. This recipe only takes 10 minutes, and is a great breakfast to have on the go!

Check out this instructional video!

Ingredients

• Oats
• Chia seeds
• Milk of choice
• Honey or sweetener of choice
• Fruit of choice Almonds

Step By Step Instructions

• Place ½ cup of raw oats in a container along with ¾ cup of almond milk (or other milk of choice). 
• Seal the container with a lid or cling wrap and put it in the fridge overnight. 
• The next morning, give it a good mix and add honey or any sweetener of choice. 
• Cut up any fruits of your choice and add them on top of the oats. 
• Add some sliced almonds, or any other toppings of your choice. 
• Some delicious options are raisins, dried cranberries, and diced walnuts.

That’s it! Enjoy your oats at home, or put all your toppings in the container and take it to go.

Author

© Avineet Ghai, 2021
Pre-med Student Intern at San Mateo Primary Care and Apollo Health Care Center