Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Cherry Pie Overnight Oats
Serving Amount
Ingredients
11⁄3 cup old fashioned oats
2 cup low-fat milk or milk substitute
4 tsp vanilla extract
8 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 cup cherries, pitted and quartered
2 tsp ground cinnamon
4 tsp honey
1⁄2 tsp salt
8 tsp chia seeds
4 tbsp almond butter
Instructions
Step 1
Combine and stir all ingredients except almond butter in a sealable container, such as a mason jar.
Step 2
Add almond and peanut butter and gently stir to where it is not fully incorporated.
Step 3
Leave overnight in refrigerator and enjoy!
