Overnight Oatmeal

overnight oatmeal in bowl

Serves: 1

Fruits and Vegetables: ¾ cup per serving

Ingredients

½ cup dry rolled oats

1 cup water

½ cup banana, sliced

½ cup apple, chopped (with skin on)

½ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

  1. Wash and prepare fresh fruit.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl, mix and cover.
  3. Let bowl sit in the refrigerator overnight.
  4. In the morning, cook in microwave on high for 1 minute. Or, oatmeal can be eaten cold.

Tips

  • Serve with a little milk and a drizzle of maple syrup.
  • Use milk, soy milk or almond milk instead of water.
  • Try different fruits such as peaches, berries, or pineapple.

Nutrition Facts 

Serving size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups); Calories: 250; Carbohydrates: 54 g; Fiber: 8 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Saturated fat: 0.5; Sodium: 10 mg

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