EASY OVERNIGHT OATS

Prep time : 5 mins Refrigerator time : 8 hours

INGREDIENTS

• ⅓ cup milk

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt

• ¼ cup rolled oats

• 2 teaspoons honey

• 2 teaspoons chia seeds

• 1 / 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or more to taste

• ¼ cup fresh blueberries

DIRECTIONS

• Combine milk , yogurt , oats , honey , chia seeds , and cinnamon in a 1 / 2- pint jar with a lid ; cover and shake until combined . Fold in blueberries .

• Cover and refrigerate , 8 hours to overnight .

HAM & EGG STRATA Prep time : 20 mins • Cook time : 1 hour • 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 12 thick slices white bread , cut into 1 inch cubes

• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

• 1 ½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms ( optional )

• 1 cup chopped fully-cooked ham

• 12 eggs

• 2 ½ cups half-and-half

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

DIRECTIONS

• Toss cubed bread , cheese , mushrooms and ham together in a large bowl ; pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish .

• Whisk eggs , half-and-half , and mustard together until smooth ; pour evenly over bread mixture .

• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour , Let stand for 10 minutes before serving .

• Or cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight .

• Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish ; bake strata in the preheated oven until eggs are set and top is golden brown , about 1 hour .

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

• Use cow ’ s milk , oat milk , almond milk , or whatever milk alternative you prefer .

• Greek yogurt lends richness , flavor , and lots of protein to help you take on the day .

• Make sure to use rolled oats .

• Honey lends subtle sweetness .

• Fiber-rich chia seeds add flavor and nutrition .

• Enhance the overall flavor with ground cinnamon .

• Choose fresh , plump , vibrant berries .

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