Overnight Oatmeal
Allowing the oats to rest overnight softens them and shortens cooking time in the morning.
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Serves2 (1 cup each)
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats, uncooked
- 2 1/2 cups water (or milk)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries or apricots)
- 1/4 cup walnuts, lightly chopped (or pecans)
Directions
- Put all ingredients in a cooking pot and cover. Let sit overnight in refrigerator.
- In the morning, put on a stove burner and cook on medium heat until simmering, then turn on low and heat for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
Recipe Tips
Serve warm with a little milk (or milk alternative), a drizzle of maple syrup, and a side of fresh fruit, if desired.
On the go? Divide this mixture between two jars, add the lids, and shake. In the morning, you can eat these cold or bring to work and heat them up there.
Nutrition Facts
Overnight Oatmeal
Amount Per Serving (1 cup eachg)
Calories 294
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
17%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 20mg
1%
Potassium 379mg
11%
Total Carbohydrates 44g
15%
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%
Sugars 12g
Protein 8g
16%
Vitamin A
6%
Vitamin C
2%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
4%
Iron
14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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