overnight oats

After recently getting a very high cholesterol blood result (of the bad type), I decided to relook at my lifestyle.

Oats are great to help reduce cholesterol, however, I'm not at my best in the morning, I don't like the smell of porridge cooking!!! What was I to do?

Overnight oats - why not give it a try? Well, I am well and truly hooked. It is also ideal for the amazing sunny days we are having/.

Ingredients

• 50g oats
• 50g milk (I use half milk and half coconut water)
• Fruit of your choice about a handful
  I use frozen berries , and have been known to throw in a portion of frozen wheatgrass or tumeric
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (or to taste) - you can also use honey, agave, chickory root etc
• A dollop of yogurt or peanut butter

Recipe

• Put oats in jar
• Pour in milk
• Add cinnamon
• Add frozen berries (or your preferred fruit choice)
• Cover and leave overnight
• The following morning you may wish to add more milk if it is too thick, I use frozen berries and don't need to add extra liquid
• In the morning add a dollop of yogurt or peanut butter for added protein

Geraldine Fitzpatrick