OVERNIGHT OATMEAL
Patti Diamond
Healthy, easy, no-cook breakfast in ajar. Overnight oatmeal is power packed for pennies. Delicious, nutritious and cheap!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Refrigeration Time 6 hours hrs
Total Time 6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast and Brunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine American
- ⅓ to ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chia seeds optional but highly recommended
- pinch salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking spices like cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
- ⅓ to ½ cup liquid of choice dairy milk, almond, hemp or coconut milk
- ¼ cup yogurt optional but highly recommended
- Serving suggestions: fresh or dried fruit, nut butter, nuts, seeds, protein powder, granola, vanilla extract
Into your container of choice with a lid, place all the dry ingredients and give it a stir or a shake.
Add your favorite liquid and yogurt, if using. and stir it up.
Add any additional ingredients that aren't bothered by an overnight soak, like dried fruits, nuts, protein powders or nut butters.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or better, overnight.
To serve, add more liquid if necessary and add any last minute additions like sliced banana, granola, or toasted nuts.
Keyword Frugal, Frugal and Fast, Gluten Free, Grains and Rice, How To, Vegetarian