overnight oats

Don't let the name fool you, this is the easiest and quickest healthy no-cook breakfast you could prepare, and it's portable.  In addition, if you like oatmeal for breakfast, but can't bear to eat it hot during the summer, here's your solution.  The oats will absorb the liquids overnight, and what you're left with is like a thick, filling smoothie that requires no blender.

Generally, use equal portions of oats, yogurt and liquid.  Experiment with different types of milk, yogurt, sweeteners and get creative with add ins and toppings, like bananas, peanut butter, vanilla, honey, nuts, cocoa, ground flax, coconut, berries, pumpkin etc, etc.  You can add the extras the night before, or in the morning.

I heard about this from Kath's blog, and she's listed some variation ideas: http://www.katheats.com/?page_id=3889


basic overnight oats (for 1)

1/3 or 1/2 cup rolled oats
1/3 or 1/2 cup milk or water
1/3 or 1/2 cup yogurt

Mix together in a cup or bowl and put in the fridge, covered, overnight.  In the morning, breakfast is ready!