Affordable and simple to prepare, oatmeal is a go-to breakfast option when dining dollars dwindle but your appetite hasn’t. Upgrade that instant oatmeal you rely on during finals week with this recipe for overnight oats. Preparing the oats the night before ensures you’ll make it to your 8 a.m. on time, and without your roommate waking to the sound of a microwave.
Follow the recipe below, or freestyle the toppings with what’s in your mini-fridge.
Blueberry Overnight Oats
Yields 1 serving
¾ cup milk
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup blueberries
2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts
Combine milk, oats, cinnamon and salt in an airtight container. Refrigerate overnight. Mix in blueberries and top with walnuts before serving.