As classes start to pick back up, it's important to have an opportunity to fuel up early in the day—regardless of your morning schedule or workload!
A delicious and nutritious bowl of overnight oats (pictured above) topped with fresh fruit. (Picture courtesy of Kara Burke).
This can be especially difficult for vegetarian or vegan students who may not have as many available breakfast options as other students. It can also be difficult for vegans and vegetarians to find healthy sources of protein and nutrients.
This recipe is vegan and requires very little time or effort, making it the perfect breakfast for a quick, but nutritious start to your day! Add additional nuts or fruit in the morning to give it some extra pizzazz.
½ cup almond or other non-dairy milk
¾ Tbsp chia seeds
2 Tbsp peanut, almond or other nut butter (creamy or crunchy)
1 Tbsp maple syrup
½ cup oats
Steps:
1. Combine almond milk, chia seeds, nut butter and maple syrup in a mason jar and stir.
2. Add oats and stir again.
3. Press down with a spoon to make sure the oats are moistened and fully submerged in milk.
4. Cover with lid and set in the refrigerator overnight.
Enjoy!