Oatmeal can be a heart-healthy alternative to other quick breakfast foods or snacks. It's a good source of fiber, which helps you feel full, as well as key vitamins and minerals.
But if you don’t have time to make a batch during your busy day, do it before you go to sleep instead with this hearty recipe. For a grab-and-go breakfast, separate servings into small, portable containers and keep refrigerated.
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Overnight Oatmeal
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 6 hours
Total time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup low-fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup nonfat or 1% milk
- 1/2 cup berries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup chopped apple (about 1/3 of a medium apple)
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix oats, yogurt, and milk.
- Add the fruit now or add just before eating.
- Cover and refrigerate oatmeal mixture for 6-12 hours.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
