Have you ever felt rushed in the morning?
This recipe can help, as you prepare it the night before so it is ready for an easy breakfast in the morning.

Two jars of overnight oatmeal with blueberries and spoons.

Serves: 1

Serving size: 1 cup

Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup low-fat milk (or less for thicker oatmeal)
1/4 cup greek yogurt, fat-free
2 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats
1/4 cup blueberries, frozen

Directions:

  1. Combine milk, greek yogurt, honey, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a container or jar with a lid.
  2. Add oats and mix well.
  3. Gently fold in blueberries.
  4. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  5. Enjoy cold or heat as desired.

Tips:

A mixture of milk, yogurt and blueberries combined with dry oats to become a smooth make-ahead breakfast. Just mix and refrigerate overnight for the next day.
Frozen raspberries or strawberries may be used in place of blueberries.
 

Nutrition Facts Label Overnight Oatmeal with Blueberries

Source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion,
What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl



Author(s)

Nutrition Connections Teacher
Extension Field Specialist, Health & Well-Being
Phone: (603) 749-2529
Office: Youth and Family, Taylor Hall, Durham, NH 03824