overnight oatmeal - dairy-free options

[rose_griffes]

I'm currently taking a break from oatmeal (doing an elimination diet, and they aren't back into the rotation yet), but one of the easiest things to do for breakfast is overnight oatmeal. It's way cheaper to make your own than to buy the pre-made cups of it.

Basically it's 1 part oatmeal to two parts liquid. I like to use coconut milk, or when I'm feeling decadent, coconut cream. I use rolled oats; I'm not sure how it would work using other options, but rolled oats work well.

Add in cinnamon, pecans or almonds, and a bit of sweetener, mix it, and leave it in the refrigerator overnight, and voila! They're almost as soft as cooked oats, but no cooking required.

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[j00j]

Nom! I've done this a couple different ways... I can tell you that the instant oats do not work as well. steel cut is odd by itself (to me) but I like it mixed in with rolled oats sometimes if I have both around.

I like adding dried fruit (usually cranberries) as well. Maple syrup is my fav sweetener.

Also, my time saving step is to make a batch for the week. It reheats well if you want warm oatmeal fast.