Making a homemade #breakfast does not need to be time consuming, and I can guarantee you it’s better for your body than anything you can pick up in 5 minutes.

After working the corporate grind for 8 years of my life, I mastered the skill of the quick and easy breakfast. I’ll admit that even now that I work from home, I make quick and easy breakfasts all the time.

Why? Simply put: a breakfast full of nourishing and energizing foods helps me get down to business and be more efficient throughout the day. It’s one of the easiest things I can do for my health — both mind and body.

Give this recipe a try this week for a quick and easy breakfast that is sure to satisfy and keep you full until lunch.

##overnight Oat + Chia #pudding

Serves 1

Ingredients

1/3 cup organic oats1/3 cup milk of your choice (I love almond or coconut)1/3 cup filtered water2 tablespoons chia seeds1 teaspoon organic pure maple syrup (Grade B is my favorite)1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamontopping ideas: 1 cup organic mixed berries, 1 tablespoon raw pecans, 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut

Preparation

1. Place all ingredients into a container or mason jar, cover, and shake until combined. Place in refrigerator over night and remove in the morning for a quick and easy breakfast.

2. On cold mornings I take mine out of the refrigerator and set on the counter for 30 minutes to get to room temperature.

Photo courtesy of the author

Andrea Hood is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and co-founder of Wildly Vibrant Living. Andrea is a passionate foodie and localvore who loves playing in the kitchen and whipping up delicious, healthy meals. After years of struggling with depression, anxiety, and body issues, Andrea healed herself using holistic methods and sees it as her mission to help women do the same.

Visit http://www.andreahood.com/ to join her free 30 Day Wildly Nourished Challenge and download your free copy of her latest recipe ebook – Healthy Balls for Happy Girls: 5 Tasty Treats to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth.

View the original article here