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There’s a reason why overnight oats have become so popular lately: they’re really good. They’re good for you, and they taste good. That’s basically all there is to it.
Overnight oats are different from traditional oats because of how they’re prepared. Instead of cooking them quickly on the stovetop or microwave, they ferment in the fridge overnight with dairy to break down the oats. This method helps keep more of the oats’ nutritional value.
And depending on how you prepare your oats, you can reap even more health benefits from them. Many of the ways you can make overnight oats taste excellent, and are extremely healthy - if you know which ingredients to use.
And luckily for you, we’ve figured out a great way to make overnight oats using the right ingredients to get added anti-inflammatory, metabolism-boosting benefits that help support weight loss.
Using cinnamon and turmeric, you can make your oats even healthier. Both spices have been found to boost metabolism and fight inflammation, which are excellent benefits when you’re trying to lose weight.
Not only that, these spices are very flavorful, without adding any extra calories to your oats.
Cinnamon benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, relieves digestive discomfort, improves gut health
Turmeric benefits: speeds up inflammation, anti-inflammatory, eases joint pain, may aid in prevention of disease
How To Make Cinnamon & Turmeric Overnight Oats
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk of your choice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp honey or natural sweetener
Combine all ingredients in a jar or container, then refrigerate overnight. In the morning, you’ll have a delicious and nutritious breakfast.
