Lunch: Overnight Oats with Stone Fruit Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Lori Powell A buttermilk, syrup, vanilla and cinnamon mixture makes a super rich and creamy oatmeal. Refrigerate overnight and top with fruit and nuts just before serving.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon

Health benefits of Overnight Oats with Stone Fruit Recipe | Myrecipes

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh stone fruit, such as cherries, peaches and/or plums
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

In a large bowl, stir together oats, buttermilk, milk, syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Divide between 2 2-cup-capacity containers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 7 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 ºF. Spread pecans on a small baking sheet and bake, stirring once, until toasted and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
In a small bowl, stir together fruit and lemon juice; divide between 2 small containers. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, stir oats mixture and top with fruit and nuts.

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