OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – According to a study by OSU Extension, one in six Oklahoma adults and seniors can’t reliably afford nutritious food.
In the video above, Valir PACE Dietician Kyndal Higgins discusses a few easy ways for Oklahomans to fight their own food insecurity, including an easy, low-cost and nutritious breakfast recipe for those struggling to afford a healthy diet.
Overnight Oats
Ingredients
(makes two servings)
- 2/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chia seeds (optional)
- 1 1/2 cup milk or milk alternative
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- optional toppings: frozen berries, fresh banana, walnuts
- optional toppings: 1 tbsp honey, maple syrup or sugar
Directions
- Stir all ingredients in a medium bowl
- Refrigerate, covered, for a few hours or overnight
- Add toppings of your choosing when ready to eat
For more on Valir PACE and its senior services, visit their website.
