WATCH: Healthy Overnight Oatmeal

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but we don’t always treat it that way. For every healthy morning meal, there are countless unhealthy options. Pancakes, waffles and sickeningly sugary breakfast cereals are a poor substitute for real food. Often, we find ourselves turning to these alternatives because it’s easier than cooking. Oatmeal is the perfect solution.

Oats are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Beta-glucan, the fiber found in oats, has innumerable health benefits. It enhances your immune system, protects against carcinogens and helps to lower cholesterol. It also slows digestion, keeping blood sugar levels stable and providing a steady energy source throughout the morning.

With this simple recipe, you’ll never find yourself groggily reaching for sugary boxed cereal again. Just whip up a bowl of oatmeal the night before, and pull it out of the fridge in the morning. Nothing so good for you has ever been so easy.

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— Erin Wildermuth