Serves: 1 Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 c. old-fashioned oats*

1/2 c. non-dairy milk

1/2 tsp pure maple syrup or honey

1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

For serving, optional: fresh fruit, sliced or slivered almonds, other nuts or nut butter, etc.

**Substitute for gluten-free oats if desired

Directions

1. Combine oats, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla in a mason jar or bowl. Seal with a lid and shake to mix, or stir if using a bowl. (If making a larger batch, you can stir the ingredients together in a bowl.)
2. Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours and up to 4 days. Stir and add toppings right before serving.
3. Before serving stir and add any preferred toppings such as peanut butter, chia seeds, blueberries, yogurt, dried fruit, honey, almonds, banana, nuts, etc.

Wake up to a heart-healthy and rich breakfast with this recipe for overnight oats so that you can start your day off full of energy!

Prep time: 7 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

4-5 red potatoes, cubed

1/2 large onion, diced

1/2 large zucchini, chopped

1/2 large red bell pepper, diced

2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil

1 tsp apple cider or white vinegar

Salt

Pepper

Garlic powder

Dried rosemary

Optional: soy sausage or sausage

Add On’s: Chopped scallops, hot sauce, fried egg, toast

Directions

1. Chop potatoes into thin, small pieces and set aside
2. Small dice onion, pepper, and zucchini
3. If using (soy) sausage prepare and set aside
4. In a medium to a large skillet, heat the oil in the pan
5. Once the oil is hot enough, add potatoes to the pan first and begin sautéing for about 2 minutes or until they begin to lightly brown
6. If using sausage, add to the pan after the potatoes have begun to crisp and lightly brown 
7. Once potatoes have started to cook through, add the remaining vegetables and apple cider vinegar
8. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried rosemary to taste
9. Sauté for 5 minutes on high heat
10. Continue cooking on medium heat for another 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are translucent and cooked thoroughly. You can prick potato with a fork to check for doneness 
11. Serve hot either with a side of toast or biscuit.