Overnight Oatmeal

overnight oatmeal in a 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.

Source

Adapted from https://www.nutrition.gov/recipes/overnight-oatmeal