Monday, 23 September 2013

OVERNIGHT OATMEAL


OVERNIGHT OATMEAL

THESE ARE A KEEPER!!! These are SO good, make them the night before and have a quick healthy breakfast ready to grab and go!! 


Ingredients:
 

1 container (6 oz) Greek yogurt, any flavor
1/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup fruit (see flavoring ideas below)

Instructions:
 

In container with tight-fitting cover, mix yogurt and uncooked oats. Stir in desired fruit.

Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 3 days before eating.



Flavoring your oatmeal:
 

Passionate Overnight Oatmeal: Stir in 1/4 cup raspberries.

Energized Overnight Oatmeal: Stir in 1/4 cup mandarin orange segments.

Positive Overnight Oatmeal: Stir in 1/4 cup pineapple pieces.

Harmonious Overnight Oatmeal: Stir in 1/4 cup diced kiwifruit.

Relaxed Overnight Oatmeal: Stir in 1/4 cup blueberries.

Romantic Overnight Oatmeal: Stir in 1/4 cup sliced grapes.

Stir-ins German Chocolate Cake Overnight Oatmeal: Stir in 1 tablespoon chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut. 


S'mores Overnight Oatmeal: Stir in 1 tablespoon chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons miniature marshmallows. 

Bananas Foster Overnight Oatmeal: Stir in 1/2 sliced banana and 1 tablespoon chocolate chips. 

Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oatmeal: Stir in 1 tablespoon each chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. 

Stir-ins Pomegranate Power Oatmeal: Stir in 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds. 

Honey Power Oatmeal: Stir in 1 tablespoon honey or 2 tablespoons comb honey.* 

Banana Power Oatmeal: Stir in 1/4 cup banana slices. 

Almond Power Oatmeal: Stir in 1/4 cup toasted almonds. 

Blueberry Power Oatmeal: Stir in 1/4 cup blueberries. 

Blackberry Power Oatmeal: Stir in 1/4 cup blackberries. 


*Those with bee sting allergies should consult their physician before consuming comb honey.

To toast almonds, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until almonds begin to brown, then stirring constantly until almonds are light brown.

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