Hey Chicks,

Winter is upon us and if you are in a cold, snowy climate that gets dark by 5pm, you may be craving comfort foods like nobody’s business.  Instead of reaching for the refined carby bagels and breads to start the day, nothing makes us sing “Yummy, yummy, yummy – I’ve got healthy love in my tummy!” like a thick, creamy, filling bowl of oats to start the day.

Cozy Cocoa Coconut Blueberry

Now in true FIT CHICK style, we would never give you just a boring old oatmeal recipe!  Here are 3 of our fave overnight oatmeal recipes that will knock your flavour socks off.  Plus they are “Complete in 3” approved (ie contain protein, fibre and healthy fat) to keep your blood sugar balanced, is a great pre / post workout snack and are completely portable.  Make the night before in mason jars and can be eaten cold or warm in the am (just heat for about 30 sec in microwave or on low on the stove so not to “cook” the oats but just heat up)

Here are 3 of our fave Chicktastic Overnight Oats.  All of the below make 1 serving

COZY COCOA & COCONUT BLUEBERRY

• 1/3 cup large flake oats
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/3 cup 0% Greek yogurt
• ½ – 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp of cocoa powder or raw cacao for super food power
• 1 tbsp of shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 tsp of raw honey or stevia to sweeten
• Top with blueberries and extra coconut

In a mason jar, mix together oats, almond milk, greek yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, coconut and honey or stevia. Top with blueberries and extra coconut.  Leave overnight to set.

CHICKS LOVE CARROT CAKE

• 1/3 cup large flake oats
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/3 cup 0% Greek yogurt
• 1/2 – 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp of maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
• 1/3 cup of shredded carrots
• 1 tbsp of chopped dates or raisins (try to find organic!)
• 1 tbsp of chopped walnuts

In a mason jar, mix together oats, almond milk, greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon.  Layer carrots and top with dates and walnuts.  Leave overnight to set.

ALL YOU NEED ALMOND BUTTER VANILLA SPICE

• 1/3 cup large flake oats
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/3 cup 0% Greek yogurt
• 1/2 – 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1tsp honey or stevia to taste
• 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp of all spice
• Top with 1 tbsp of almond butter drizzled and 1 tbsp of slivered almonds

In a mason jar, mix together oats, almond milk, greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or stevia to taste, vanilla extract and all spice. Top with 1 tbsp of almond butter and 1 tbsp of slivered almonds for crunch.  Leave overnight to set.

CHICK TIPS:

1. MAKE A BUNCH! Do your meal prep for the week and make 7 mason jars with the dry ingredients.  The night before bed, just mix in the wet to save time
2. GET CREATIVE! Think of your fave chocolate bar, dessert or treat and recreate the flavours.  Some other fave mixes of ours are Peanut Butter Cup, Raspberry Cheesecake and Pistachio Vanilla …yum.
3. GET YOUR KIDS INVOLVED! It has been proven that the more kids are involved in preparing healthy foods, the more likely they are to adopt healthy habits for the long haul.  Let your wee ones build their own and pick what kind of fruits, nuts, spices they want to include.  It’s an awesome family project tooJ

Have a fierce day,

Laura, your Head Chick

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