Overnight Applesauce Oatmeal

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Ingredients

1 cup	Rolled oats, dry
1 tsp	Pumpkin pie spice (or any combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, or cloves)
1 cup	Applesauce, unsweetened
1 cup	Water, filtered (or almond milk)
1 medium	Apple (chopped; for topping)
2 tbsp	Walnuts (for topping)
2 tbsp	Sunflower seeds (for topping)
2 tbsp	Greek yogurt, plain, fat-free (for topping)

In a medium pot combine 1 cup rolled oats with 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
Stir in 1 cup unsweetened organic applesauce.
Cover with 1 cup water and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning, heat gently, while stirring.
To serve, top each serving with 1/2 chopped apple, 1 tablespoon nuts, 1 tablespoon seeds, and 1 tablespoon unsweetened yogurt.

Nutritional Highlight:

Oats contain soluble fiber, which may help to slow down the absorption of glucose in the bloodstream thereby reducing sugar spikes.

Calories 343

Calories from fat 84

Calories from saturated fat 10.2

Total Fat 9.4 g

Saturated Fat 1.1 g

Trans Fat 0

Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1 g

Monounsaturated Fat 2.1 g

Cholesterol 0.6 mg

Sodium 11.5 mg

Potassium 397 mg

Total Carbohydrate 55 g

Dietary Fiber 7.8 g

Sugars 19.5 g

Protein 9.3 g

Recipe from: Lisa Hernandez, Certified Nutritionist, www.learningtobehealthy.com