Refrigerator Oatmeal
For oatmeal days (1,2, & 7), follow this recipe the night before:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, molasses, or honey
- 2 Tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)
- 2 Tablespoons dried cranberries (optional)
To make: Add all ingredients to a bowl with a tight-fitting lid (you could also use a small jar) and shake well to mix. Place in the refrigerator overnight. Enjoy right out of the refrigerator or topped with fresh fruit.
Salad Dressings
For salad days (1, 2, 6, & 7), you can choose from any of these dressings. Pick your favorite and adjust your shopping list accordingly:
Sweet Tahini Dressing
To make, add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir until well-blended.
- 2 Tablespoons tahini
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, molasses, or raw honey
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- cayenne (optional, to taste)
- garlic powder (to taste)
Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing
To make, add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and process until completely smooth. You may want to add water to reach desired consistency. If you do, add it 1 Tablespoon at a time.
- 1 avocado, skin and pit removed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Lemon Vinaigrette
To make, add all ingredients to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well to combine.
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoons fresh herbs, minced (optional: I like parsley and thyme)