Overnight Oatmeal
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dry oats
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots)
- 1/4 cup walnuts, lightly chopped (or pecans)
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- 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 10 to 15 minutes more or less depending on type of oats -- quick (5 minutes), regular, or steel cut.
- Serve warm with a little milk (or milk alternative), a drizzle of maple syrup, and a side of fresh fruit, if desired.
Nutrition
| Calories | 333 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 27 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Lake Family Resource Center Be-Fresh Program