If warm oatmeal takes too much time or has you sweating this time of year, make the oatmeal the night before and toss it in the refrigerator. You'll have a great overnight oatmeal in the morning that is grab-and-go ready.
Apricot Honey Oatmeal
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, uncooked
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 1 cup of water or milk
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 apricot, sliced
Directions:
- In a microwavable-safe bowl, combine all the ingredients together, except for the apricots
- Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed
- Top with sliced apricots
- Enjoy now, or toss it in the refrigerator for the next morning
Adapted from: http://www.quakeroats.com