Oats, chia seeds, meal prepping, sweet potatoes, and medjool dates: this recipe combines many of my — and, I hope, your — favorite things. Spiced with cinnamon and ginger, this autumnal take on overnight oats was inspired by sweet potato pie and is a supersatisfying way to start your day, whether you tuck into it at home or pack it in your bag for breakfast at your desk.
To keep things low in sugar, I typically skip adding maple syrup or another sweetener to the base — to my taste, the combination of the sweet spices and sweet potato puree is enough. For a little extra something something, I like to top it all with a chopped medjool date; some nuts, seeds, or nut butter (see the recipe notes); and sometimes, a very light drizzle of maple syrup. Tricked out this way, it makes for a satiating breakfast without the sugar crash.
From Nicole Perry, POPSUGAR Fitness
In a 14-ounce working glass or pint-sized mason jar, mix together the dry ingredients (oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt), then add the wet ingredients (almond milk, sweet potato puree, and ginger juice) and mix. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Once set up, top with chopped date and walnuts, and drizzle with maple syrup (if you'd like).