Power Breakfast: Oatmeal, Chia & Raisins

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that can add flavor.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are often less expensive and nut-free.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while sour cream can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Put 1 cup of raw oats in a bowl.

Boil 4 cups of hot water.

Add 1 cup of raisins to the bowl with oats.

Add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to the bowl.

Pour the boiling water into the bowl with the oats and other ingredients.

Stir a couple of times and leave it out for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep the oats moist.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate it overnight, leaving a spoon in the bowl for easy mixing.

The next morning, serve the oatmeal in a bowl.

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