How would you like a yummy make-ahead breakfast … an easy pre- or post-workout snack … or an overnight yogurt parfait recipe!?
Well, you’ve got it – and this recipe can cover all three of those things!
You can make this Berry-Nut Oatmeal jar right before serving or whip it up ahead of time.
You can even stash one in your desk at work for a fast meal on hectic days.
👩⚖️ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: Instant Oatmeal gets a bad rap because it’s usually also packed with added sugars … but the plain version has about the same nutrients as regular oats!
Here's how you can make your own cheaper & healthier version – because you can control the amount of sugar that’s in there!
You can double … triple … or quadruple this recipe and make a bunch of jars ahead of time.
💡 Try experimenting with different nuts & berries.
You can even turn this into a breakfast parfait – just add hot liquid, mix in ½ cup (115 g) of plain Greek yogurt and let sit for 1-2 hours (or overnight).
Your dry instant oatmeal jars will keep for 4-6 weeks in a cool, dry place.
(Serves 1)
● ½ cup (40 g) oats
● 2 Tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, blueberries, or other dried fruit
● 1 tbsp chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc.)
● 1 tbsp chia seeds
● ¼ tsp cinnamon (to taste)
● ½ to 1 tsp coconut sugar, to taste (or other dry sweetener)
● ½ cup (120 ml) boiling liquid (water or your favorite milk)
Place oats, freeze-dried berries, nuts, chia seed, cinnamon, and sugar in a Mason jar. Seal tightly if you’re making this ahead of time.
When it’s time to eat, simply pour the boiling liquid over the oat mixture and stir to combine. Let sit for 3-4 minutes.
Enjoy!