What's Cooking CGH: Overnight Oats

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter has similar flavor with less saturated fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories while providing a nutty flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a different sweetness with similar texture.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Flaxseeds provide fiber and omega-3s at a lower cost.

Introduce the recipe and benefits of oats.

Discuss different types of oats and their cooking times.

State that the recipe will use old-fashioned rolled oats.

Measure and add 1/2 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats into a mason jar.

Add 2 tablespoons of powdered peanut butter to the jar.

Add ground flax seed to the jar (optional).

Pour in 3/4 cup of soy milk.

Drizzle in about 1 teaspoon of honey (optional).

Mix all ingredients thoroughly to avoid lumps.

Put the lid on the jar and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, serve cold or microwave for a couple of minutes to warm.

Top with sliced bananas and chocolate shavings.

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