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Tony DiStefano, Whitsons’ Director of Strategic Operations, shares his Harvest of the Month recipe, Easy Overnight Oats.

Oats are so much more than the traditional oatmeal you might associate them with; they are many different kinds to incorporate this healthy grain into your diet. There are groats, steel cut, rolled and instant for starters, and they all contain beta-glucans and fiber, known to aid in digestion and help prevent heart disease and diabetes. Want to try a breakfast recipe that isn’t a sugar-laced instant oatmeal packet? Here’s an alternate overnight oats recipe is sure to give you a delicious start to your day (and you can change up the fruit for different flavors!)
 

RECIPE: Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats

YIELD: 1 serving
 

INGREDIENTS:
½ cup fresh blueberries
½ banana
1 serving of your favorite vanilla protein powder
½ cup rolled oats
¼ cup chia seeds
1 cup almond milk
 

DIRECTIONS:
Combine oats, chia seeds, protein power and almond milk in a bowl and mix until incorporated. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Add fresh blueberries and banana slices in the morning and enjoy!