Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats (using Greek yogurt)

PUMPKIN SPICE OVERNIGHT OATS

"With just five minutes of prep time the night before, you'll have an easy grab-and-go breakfast that will keep you satisfied all morning. These hearty, pumpkin-spiced oats are packed with fiber, protein and cancer-fighting polyphenols. Whole grains like oats can improve your digestion, aid in weight control, and lower your risk for colorectal cancer."



1/2 cup rolled oats, uncooked
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any type of milk)
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
2 Tbsp pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt

Stir together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add to a mason jar with a fitted lid. Refrigerate and store overnight.

Makes 1 serving

Per Serving: 330 calories, 7 g fat, 50 g carbohydrate, 17 g protein, 8 g dietary fiber, 280 mg sodium

Source: Developed by Sonja Goedkoop, the American Institute for Cancer Research