Overnight oatmeal

Oatmeal always seems like a lot of work on weekday mornings. I'm certainly not going to wake up 15 minutes early to make a pot of oatmeal when I could just grab a yogurt and run out the door. This is the perfect solution and it will keep you much more full than yogurt will. I was a little worried about eating cold oatmeal, but it was actually really good! You could always pop it in the microwave for a little bit if you want it warm though.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup quick oats
1/3 cup water (or milk/almond milk/juice/etc)
1 small handful of nuts/fruits/seeds (really whatever you want)
Sweeteners (honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, etc), to taste
Flavorings (cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder, vanilla, almond extract, etc), to taste

Directions:

Place oats and whatever liquid you want in a mason jar. Top with fruit, nuts, seeds, sweeteners, and flavorings in any combination you'd like. Put the lid on and seal tightly. Shake until everything is mixed. Store overnight in the refrigerator. The oats will absorb the liquid and become soft and plump.

*The oatmeal in the front of the picture has raisins, walnuts, vanilla, and cinnamon. The ones in the back have chopped dates, walnuts, and vanilla. I didn't use any sweeteners other than the dried fruit and it was plenty sweet for my taste.