Apple Walnut Overnight Oats

Ingredients

1 cup non-fat ultra-filtered milk 2 Tbsp almond butter 1 cup non-fat plain Greek or Icelandic yogurt 1 cup rolled oats 1 apple, grated 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 2 tsp chia seeds 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of kosher/flaky salt

Instructions

1. In a medium to large container, whisk together the milk, almond butter, and yogurt until mostly smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and continue mixing until evenly combined.

2. Cover container and place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, enjoy oats chilled or heat in the microwave.

Notes: Non-dairy milk can be substituted for the ultra-filtered cow’s milk, but protein content will decrease unless a high-protein non-dairy milk is chosen. Choose certified gluten-free oats to be sure this recipe is free of gluten. The final flavors will be different, but almond butter could be swapped in for peanut or other nut butter, and other fruit can be used in place of the apple, such as grated pear, finely diced peach, or frozen berries.

This recipe was excerpted from The Canyon Ranch Guide to Weight Loss: A Scientifically Based Approach to Achieving and Maintaining Your Ideal Weight by Dr. Stephen Brewer. Reprinted with Permission by the publisher, SelectBooks, Inc. Find it here.