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This month introduces exercise as a second “pillar� of Cancer Healthy. Consider starting your day with your choice of exercise followed by a nourishing on-the-go breakfast. Overnight oats combine 3 food groups (whole grain, protein and fruit). These nourishing and satisfying morning meals can be pre-made for the week. The varieties are endless. If you don’t care for a cold oats breakfast, consider warming slightly in the microwave.

Makes 1 Serving

Overnight Oat Base:

• ½ Cup Rolled Oats, old fashioned (not the quick variety)
• 3-4 ounces liquid of choice, e.g. cow or plant milk such as almond, coconut or soy
• ½ cup yogurt (can substitute soy or coconut yogurt to make lactose free)
• 1 Tbsp. ground Flax, Hemp or Chia seeds for extra protein, fiber and Omega 3’s
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Sweetener (if desired): 1 T maple syrup, 2 tsp Agave Nectar or Truvia

Directions

1. Add the oat base ingredients to a pint-sized mason jar or other container with a lid and give them a good stir.
2. Layer your choice of additions.
3. Refrigerate overnight.
4. Keeps up to 4 days if without banana.

Additions

Layer extra ingredients on top of oat base.

Choose one of the following combinations or create your own.

• ½ cup fruit of choice, frozen fruit works great such as mixed berries, blueberries,strawberries, mango, peaches
  OR
• 2 T raisins
  1 T nuts, chopped walnuts or pecans
  2 T grated carrots
  OR
• ½ C applesauce or pumpkin puree
  OR
• Make it chocolate by adding 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder.
  Just before eating, add a sliced banana and top with nuts