This is a make-ahead breakfast or snack that you will thank yourself for in the morning. When hunger hits, it is helpful to have a nutritious meal or snack on hand. The recipe shown below is a base, to which you can add additional ingredients and seasonings. Scroll further down to see the recipe.
Ingredients
Oats
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
Greek-yogurt
- 1/2 cup OR Non- dairy OR regular milk
Nut-butter
- 1 tablespoon OR peanut butter, almond butter, etc.
Blueberries
- 1/2 cup, sliced OR any other berry
Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
Step 1
Measure out oats, milk or yogurt, and nut butter into a mason jar or other Tupperware. Mix thoroughly.
Step 2
Cut berries if needed. Add berries, cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Fold into the oat mixture.
Step 3
Add more liquid if you enjoy a thinner consistency for oatmeal.
Step 4
Place in the fridge overnight. The oats will absorb the liquid and be ready to eat in the morning.
Notes
Use old fashioned/rolled oats versus quick/instant oats to keep you full longer. Quick/instant oats have a higher glycemic index that can raise your blood sugar.
Using Greek yogurt will add more protein.