If you’re the type who likes to be as patriotic as possible on the 4th of July, there’s no better way to start your day than with this tasty red, white and blue breakfast! Strawberry, coconut and blueberry fill in for the colors of old glory in this easy and tasty overnight oats recipe. And if you really enjoy this recipe? Just reverse the order of the items and serve it again on July 14 to celebrate Bastille Day! Ingredients…
As the weather heats up it’s a great time to bring out the tropical flavors, such as this easy Pina Colada Overnight Oats recipe. Even though it feels like a winter breakfast, the appetite-satisfying role of oatmeal can be part of any weight loss program all year long! Ingredients (makes 4 servings) 1 cup old-fashioned oats 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 cup unsweetened original almond milk 1 ripe banana 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1 8…
Pumpkin Pie is another in the series of dessert-based overnight oats flavors. This recipe brings a nice bonus of protein and potassium along with the heart-healthy and belly-filing fiber that make any kind of overnight oats a great choice for breakfast or a morning snack. Plus it tastes like you’re eating pumpkin pie for breakfast. Not too shabby. Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 cup, old-fashioned oats 1 cup, unsweetened original almond milk 1/2, banana 1 cup, 100% pure pumpkin 2 tbsp,…
There’s no getting around it – this particular smoothie is for the blueberry fan. If you don’t like blueberries, you’re not going to like this. The oats are just along for the ride to add some fiber. But if you are a fan, this is a great blueberry-forward way to start your day or enjoy a mid-morning snack now that the weather is warming up. Ingredients 1 cup, unsweetened original almond milk 3 tbsp, old fashioned oats 1 tsp, vanilla…
“Sweet” and “sticky” are not normally words you associate with foods in a typical weight loss program. But at under 120 calories per drumstick (and only 5 grams of sugar each), pairing a couple of these wings with some roasted vegetables makes an appealing alternative for anyone looking for a tasty, healthy meal planning option. Because they’re eaten without the skin, they heat up great as leftovers too, making them a useful option for dinner and lunch throughout the week….
Many people, including doctors, nutritionists, even well-meaning friends and family, like to give those of us who need to lose weight the same advice: make small changes to what you eat. They give this advice as if the words alone instruct us how to make these changes. They do not. To successfully make small changes to your diet for the purposes of sustainable weight loss, you need to navigate a two-step process. First, you have to examine your current food…
Another favorite from the dessert-inspired line, Pineapple Upside Down Overnight Oats differs from some other recipes by its use of light brown sugar as a sweetener. This is a no-cook, quick-mix recipe that takes the great flavors of the original and converts them into a healthy, low-calorie way to start your day! Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 cup, old-fashioned oat 1 cup, unsweetened original almond milk 4 tsp, ground brown flax 8 oz can, crushed pineapple in juice 2 tbsp, light…
Let’s get this out of the way first – IS this actually a pizza? It’s on a cauliflower pizza crust, so that certainly leans towards “yes”, but there’s no cheese, and no sauce, typically two big “no’s”. Regardless of whether you land on calling this a pizza, or prefer to call it a flatbread, it’s delicious, low calorie and low carb – perfect as a light meal for those watching their weight but equally at home as a party appetizer….
This particular recipe has caused me a bit of trouble. It’s simple to make and it’s delicious, and even though it has a few more ingredients than my typical overnight oats recipe, it might be the go-to recipe I’d suggest if someone were trying overnight oats for the first time. The reason it caused me trouble, however, is this is the first recipe whose name I’ve ever backed into. Normally I come up with a concept for overnight oats and…
Maybe it’s the 20 years I spent working in Division I college athletics. Or maybe it’s that I just cried my eyes out watching Avengers: Endgame for the second time. Regardless, the fact of the matter is I love a good team. If you’re going to undertake a project as daunting as long-term weight loss, you need to pull together your personal dream team to make it happen. The concept of “team building” is another weight loss trope that is…