Start the new year right by forming good, healthy habits to make you feel energised for 2023.

Remember, regular, nutritious meals and snacks are essential to fuel your body to make the most out of your day. As a nurse, the busier you get, the harder it is to find the time to pull together a healthy meal and it can become all too easy to grab a fast-food snack instead.

Preparation is key and as January is the time for health-kicks, new habits & organisation, why not use this month to get in the kitchen and start meal planning?

Overnight oats are quick and easy to prepare and ready to eat straight from the fridge, making them a great option for a healthy snack or breakfast meal for those always on the go!

Not only are they delicious and easy to prepare, but they also have some great health benefits, including:
• Improving heart health
• Boosting your immune system
• Enhancing brain function

Here are a couple of our favourite recipes...

Recipe 1 (with nuts)
Ingredients
• 80g frozen raspberries
• 50g rolled porridge oats
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp peanut butter

Method
• STEP 1 - Stir the frozen raspberries into your oats with 150ml water or milk of choice, cover and chill in the fridge overnight.
• STEP 2 - The next day, mix in the maple syrup, then top the oats with the peanut butter.

Recipe 2 (nut free)
Ingredients
• 2 bananas, peeled
• 100g porridge oats
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, plus a pinch to serve
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 300ml milk of your choice

Method
• STEP 1 - Mash 1 banana in a bowl with a fork until smooth. Stir in the oats, cinnamon, maple syrup and milk. Mix well, then cover and chill overnight.
• STEP 2 - The next morning, stir the porridge, adding another splash of milk if the mixture is quite stiff. Divide between two bowls. Slice the remaining banana and scatter this over the porridge, drizzle with more maple syrup to taste.