Overnight Oatmeal
Overnight soaking cuts down on prep time in the morning, so you can enjoy a healthy and hearty, cooked breakfast, even after hitting the snooze button.
- 2 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Overnight Oatmeal
Overnight soaking cuts down on prep time in the morning, so you can enjoy a healthy and hearty, cooked breakfast, even after hitting the snooze button.
- 2 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry oats
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup dried fruit
- 1/4 cup walnuts, lightly chopped
Steps
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.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 333 |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 7 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 1.4 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Total Sugars | 17 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 57 mg |
| Potassium | 470 mg |
| Sodium | 27 mg |
| Copper | 526 mcg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Magnesium | 96 mg |
| Phosphorus | 239 mg |
| Selenium | 13 mcg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 19 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 13 mcg |
| Folate | 29 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 1 mg |
| Choline | 26 mg |
Source:
- Lake Family Resource Center
- Be-Fresh Program