Assemble this creamy oatmeal the night before, and then, while you sleep, your fridge will do all the work for you! In the morning, just grab the jar and go.
kitchen gear
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Jar with tight-fitting lid (a Mason or canning jar is perfect)
Ingredients
- 1⁄3 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1⁄3 cup plain yogurt
- 1⁄3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh or frozen (unsweetened) blueberries
- 1 tablespoon chopped, slivered, or sliced almonds, raw or toasted
- 1⁄2 teaspoon honey or real maple syrup
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in the jar.
- Screw the top on tightly and shake the jar well.
- Put in the refrigerator to sit overnight, then eat — or take it to go!
Notes
BE CREATIVE
Try chopped strawberries, apples, pears, or mangoes instead of blueberries.
Try chopped walnuts or pecans instead of almonds.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Add one teaspoon flax seeds or wheat germ.
DID YOU KNOW?
We often toast nuts because it makes them crunchier and gives them a deeper flavor. To toast the almonds, put them on a baking sheet in a 350-degree oven until they are fragrant and look a shade darker, about 5 minutes.
