The Overnight Oats Recipe That Can Help You Lose Weight
By Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Fitness
Not a morning person? Make this amazing overnight oats recipe before slipping under the covers, and the thought of the sweet and chewy coconut oatmeal, crunchy almonds, and chocolate chips will practically pull you out of bed.
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It’s the perfect breakfast if you’re watching your weight because it follows this nutritionist-designed formula. Made with a mixture of high-fiber rolled oats and chia seeds, this delectable dessert-like breakfast offers 13 grams of protein and 8.2 grams of fiber, all for around 350 calories and under 14 grams of sugar. Everything about this breakfast is awesome. And the fact that it tastes like an Almond Joy means you’ll satisfy your sweet tooth while getting a healthy, filling breakfast.
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Recipe by Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Fitness
Chocolate Coconut Almond Overnight Oats
INGREDIENTS
½ cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon chia seeds
2/3 cup unsweetened soy milk
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1 tablespoon dairy-free chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli semisweet chips)
DIRECTIONS
Add the ingredients in the order listed to a small mason jar.
Place in the fridge overnight.
In the morning, mix it all together and enjoy cold or warmed up in the microwave.
Source: Calorie Count
INFORMATION
Yield: 1 serving
Cook Time: 5 mins, plus time to chill overnight
