Cooked oatmeal with raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon is a staple breakfast in our family, it’s healthy, delicious, and easy. The only problem is it takes time to cook in the morning, and time is precious when you’re trying to get ready for the day. I searched the web, and I came across this recipe, it originated from a Swiss physician in 1800, who believed in the health benefits of a raw and unprocessed diet. There are many variations of this recipe and you can experiment with what you like. You can vary the milk, the fruit, and/or the nuts.
Easy and Healthy Overnight Oats
These oats are the perfect start to a busy day. You can make it one to two nights before you are ready to eat it. You can vary the fruit, or the nuts, add chia or hemp seeds, or ground flax seeds (for extra omega 3's). It will taste delicious and is so good for you.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup oat
- 1 grated apple or other fruit
- 2 Tbsp soaked almonds or walnuts*
- 1/2 cup skimmed milk, Kefir,or non-dairy milk
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Soak almonds* overnight in water, drain and chop into pieces. You can skip the soaking if you don't have time. But I like how soft the almonds are when soaked, and it also removes phytic acid.
- Pour oatmeal and nondairy milk into a mason jar. Add grated apple and cinnamon, stir, and cover with a lid. Let sit in the fridge overnight. That's it! The next morning, you can take it with you as is, just bring a spoon.
Notes
*Soaking nuts removes phytic acids, helps nutrient absorption, and makes them easier to digest.