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Welcome toThrifty. A weekly column where nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two and make Earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life.
I’m basically always thinking about my next meal, and the start of a new week is no exception. While I don’t plan out every meal of every day, I do recognize that having a few things at-the-ready to start the week can really simplify your life. I usually exercise in the mornings, so having breakfast ready-made helps me get out the door (mostly) on time and stay fueled for the day ahead. While I love prepping ouromelet muffin recipesand following ourovernight oats formula, one breakfast recipe that I crave often is ourApple-Pie Baked Oats. Here are some of the many reasons why I love this meal-prep-friendly morning dish.
It’s basically like having dessert for breakfast.
Here atEatingWell, we lovehealthy recipes that remind us of our favorite desserts. (We also love real-deal desserts, but that would not be the most energizing way to start the day.) Though it’s an extra step and extra pan to clean, sautéing the apples in butter and cinnamon is well worth it for the flavor it provides. Plus, it will make your house smell like apple pie (and who doesn’t want that?). Topping the baked oats with Greek yogurt and maple syrup feels like the breakfast version of apple pie à la mode.
It can be made ahead.
It’s packed with fiber and protein.
Not only does this recipe taste super delicious, but it’s healthy enough that you could eat it every day if you wanted. One slice contains 361 calories, 12 grams of protein, 53 grams of carbs (7 of which are from fiber) and nutrients like calcium, folate, vitamin D and iron. Oats, chia seeds and apples help provide an impressive 28% of yourdaily fiber needs, while protein powder, milk, eggs and Greek yogurt give the meal a protein boost.
It’s budget-friendly.
It probably goes without saying that we all could stand to save a little money these days (check out thesetips to beat inflation at the grocery storefor more help). Even though my dollar might not go as far as it used to when buying food, I appreciate that I can make this flavor-packed, craveable breakfast dish with budget-friendly ingredients like oats, apples, milk, butter and eggs. If you’re really in a pinch, you can skip the pricier ingredients like chia seeds and protein powder, though it will reduce the fiber and protein count a bit (in this case, I’d suggest going with something like ourApple-Cinnamon Oatmealor ourBaked Oatmeal with Banana, Raisins & Walnuts).
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