Breakfast may be known as the most important meal of the day, but more often than not, we are missing out. Based on a recent poll, 53 percent of Americans miss breakfast at least once a week. And from that, 12 percent do not even bother to eat breakfast.
Overnight oats can help make eating breakfast easier and can save time in your morning routine. The best part about it? You can prepare it the night before and have it while you are heading out the door.
The raspberry and cherry-infused dish packs in the healthy antioxidants and vitamins. You can also expect high levels of fiber from the raspberries in the jam. And, because of the anthocyanins and fiber in tart cherries, the fruit can aid in weight loss by burning fat in our bodies.
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Ingredients
Raspberry and Cherry Jam
- 1 cup frozen or fresh raspberries
- 1 cup frozen or fresh cherries, pitted
- 2 tsp. coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup
Overnight Oats
- 1 cup oats
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- ¾ cup almond milk
- 1 Tbsp. honey
Overnight Oats with Raspberry and Cherry Chia Jam
Instructions
1. To make the jam, heat raspberries, cherries and coconut oil in saucepan on medium heat. Stir until the fruit is mush and the juices are coming out, in about 4-5 minutes. Then add honey and chia seeds. Stir for about 5-10 minutes until it is the jam consistency you prefer. Cool down before storing in a container in the refrigerator.
2. For the overnight oats, combine the oats, chia seeds, almond milk and honey. Stir thoroughly. Place in refrigerator for 6-8 hours.
3. Before eating, layer the overnight oats with the raspberry and cherry jam in a mason jar or preferred serving bowl. Garnish with raspberries, cherries, dried cherries or whatever other toppings you desire. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information per Serving:
Nutrition Facts
4 Servings Total
1 serving = ~1/2 cup jam and 1/2 cup of oats prepared
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216.7
Total Fat 6.9 g
Saturated Fat 2.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.8 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 42.9 mg
Potassium 217.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate 35.5 g
Dietary Fiber 8.9 g
Sugars 15.1 g
Protein 5.7 g
Vitamin A 3.8 %
Vitamin B-12 0.0 %
Vitamin B-6 1.9 %
Vitamin C 17.1 %
Vitamin D 6.3 %
Vitamin E 13.5 %
Calcium 12.5 %
Copper 2.9 %
Folate 2.4 %
Iron 7.9 %
Magnesium 3.4 %
Manganese 18.3 %
Niacin 1.7 %
Pantothenic Acid 1.5 %
Phosphorus 1.7 %
Riboflavin 3.1 %
Selenium 0.4 %
Thiamin 1.3 %
Zinc 1.3 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Author: A Healthier Michigan
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Our mission is to help everyone in Michigan get healthier from the inside out. This means everything from giving you resources to help you make better decisions about diet and exercise, as well as information on creating and sustaining nurturing communities and successful businesses — everything you need to help create a healthier Michigan.