Easy Breakfast Meal Prep (with video)
& my guide to essential oils!
We are back from Costa Rica!
Costa Rica was such an adventure, from hiking to zip lining, seeing so many sloths & playing with monkeys. It absolutely deserves it’s own blog post. I’m working on that now. So if you’re thinking of taking a trip to Costa Rica; I will share what I recommend, how to travel, what to do, and what to bring!
My team and I are working on an entirely NEW WEBSITE for you. The website is set to go live at the end of September and you’ll be the first to know! This will make all of my recipes easily searchable. The whole goal is to make it super easy to navigate!
Let’s talk about Essential Oils…
Since getting back from vacation, I have been very into calming my energy & space. One of the big ways I achieve that is through ambiance of the home! I have two essential oil diffusers (one in the living room and one in my office). Essential oils are concentrated extractions from plants, and each has its own unique benefit.
Did you know that lavender is great to inhale for easing headaches. Lemon decreases anxiety and rosemary improves cognitive function. For the full list of essential oil benefits, download the PDF below!
You can get a discount on all Ancient Nutrition Essential Oils with the code: Recipes4Health!
Now let’s make your life a little easier by showing you how you can make 6 breakfast recipes in 30 minutes!
Overnight Oats + Chia Pudding Meal Prep
If I know I have a busy week ahead, I like to prep some of my meals.
Overnight oats are packed with fiber and healthy complex carbohydrates to keep your energy up throughout the day!
Chia pudding is actually SO GOOD. Don’t knock it until you try it! It has tons of healthy fats, which helps keep you fuller for longer! Plus, it’s loaded with protein!
The best part of both of these breakfasts are the toppings! So feel free to get creative with it. Some of my favorite toppings are:
Strawberries, banana slices, fresh or frozen blueberries
Cacao nibs or chocolate chips
Coconut flakes
Sliced almonds, pecans, walnuts
Nut or seed butter
Granola
Honey or maple syrup
Overnight Oats Recipe
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 3 servings
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup plant based milk (i.e. almond, oat, hemp, soy, any kind works)
1 1/2 cup rolled oats (use gluten free if necessary, you can also use quick cooking oats, but not steel cut oats)
3 tablespoons chia seeds
3 tablespoons your favorite nut butter (peanut, cashew, pecan, sunflower etc.)
3 tablespoons maple syrup (optional depending on taste)
Pinch of salt (for each)
Optional: 3 scoops of your favorite protein powder or collagen
Directions:
Line 3 jars (with a lid) next to each other.
Add 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 cup oats + 1 tablespoon (each) of chia seeds, nut butter and maple syrup), protein powder and a pinch of salt in each jar.
Stir with a spoon.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight! This lasts about 4 days in the fridge!
Top with your favorite toppings the day of!
Chia Pudding Recipe
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 3 servings
Ingredients:
1 can (12 oz) canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup any plant based milk
1/2 cup chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons - 1/4 cup maple syrup depending on preference (or any other liquid sweetener)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1-2 scoops of any collagen or protein powder on hand
Directions:
Mix everything into a large bowl and whisk. Continue to whisk every 1 minute until chia seeds slightly thicken. They will continue to thicken in the fridge. We just want to make sure we remove any clumps!
Pour mixture into evenly into 3 glass jars with lids, refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight! This lasts about 4 days in the fridge!
Top with your favorite toppings the day of!
If you’re more of a video person, you can follow along 30 MINUTE STEP-BY-STEP cook-along style workshop on YouTube!
In case you missed it…
Try this super easy Air Fried Green Beans recipe when you are low on time & need a quick side dish for lunch or dinner. It was one of the Pacers players favorite sides when I used to cook for them!
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I really like my air fryer, it’s durable & has lasted me over 2+ years.
The citrus zester is an easy way to add flavor into food without too much salt or fat.
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If you have a stubborn breakout, wear a mighty patch overnight & it magically disappears!
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