Overnight Oats with Realm Tropical Greens

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day — but why? Research shows that breakfast helps increase satiety, reduce daily calorie intake, improve the quality of our diet (since breakfast foods are often higher in fiber and nutrients), and improve insulin sensitivity during other meals throughout the day.

The purpose of eating breakfast is to give our bodies much needed energy after a long night of sleep and fasting. We want to start our day feeling energized and focused, rather than tired and distracted. In order to build a balanced breakfast, we need a source of fiber (from foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, or nuts) a source of protein (from foods like dairy, eggs, beans, or nuts) and ideally a bit of healthy fat (from foods like avocado, olive oil or nuts). 

So, how can we build a better meal to ensure we’re getting the most out of our breakfast? 

PRO TIP: You should include as many food groups in breakfast as you can to achieve a good balance of nutrients!

Our overnight oats recipe has ALL of the above, and perfect for the warm summer mornings when we crave a cooler breakfast that fill us up for the day. Made with only a handful of ingredients — we always keep it simple, delicious, and easy to take on the go.

Ingredients:

• 1 Pack of Realm Tropical Greens
• 10oz of Milk (almond milk or coconut milk add great flavor!)
• 1/2 cup of Old fashioned oats
• Handful of nuts, coconut flakes, granola, or any other toppings you enjoy 

Instructions:

1. Build your Tropical Greens smoothie! We used 1 pack of Tropical Greens, and about 8-10 oz of almond milk. We prefer a bit more liquid, since the oats will be absorbing some liquid while they soak up the goodness in the fridge

2. Add 1/2 cup of oats! Give it a good stir and let it sit in a fridge overnight.

PRO TIP: Soaking helps the starches break down and reduces the natural phytic acid, which may help your body utilize the oats’ nutrients much more efficiently. This may make the oat mixer easier to digest compared to oats that have been cooked, which is great for everyone, but is especially helpful for people with gluten sensitivities!

3. Pull them from the fridge in the morning to add your toppings – we love crushed nuts and coconut flakes, but some other great options are granola, chia seeds, hemp hearts, or fresh fruit.

4. Enjoy!