Overnight Cherry-Almond Oatmeal

Makes 3 servings

No breakfast recipe is simpler than oatmeal. The soft, melt-in-your-mouth sensation of perfectly cooked oats is unmatched, but there isn’t much room for innovation, right? Wrong! This Overnight Cherry-Almond Oatmeal, made in a slow cooker, takes our beloved oatmeal and elevates it to a new level, integrating dried cherries and almond milk. As with every recipe in the book, it’s healthy, too. Oatmeal has a low glycemic index and is rich in the carbohydrates that can lower cholesterol and blood pressure, helping prevent heart disease. Studies have shown that regular consumption of oatmeal can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes as well, which is just an excuse to make this dish as often as you can!

INGREDIENTS

4 cups vanilla almond milk, plus more for serving
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup dried cherries
⅓ cup brown sugar
½ tsp. salt
¼ cup dark chocolate, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spray a 4-quart slow cooker insert with a thin layer of cooking spray. Combine all the ingredients in the slow cooker and cover. Cook on low 7–8 hours.
2. Stir before serving. Serve with dark chocolate and additional almond milk, if desired.

NUTRITION • PER ONE SERVING

Calories 360
Total Fat 6g (8%)
Saturated Fat 0.32g (2%)
Trans Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrate 80g (29%)
Dietary Fiber 6g (21%)
Total Sugars 60g
Includes 0g
Added Sugars (0%)
Cholesterol 0mg (0%)
Sodium 590mg (26%)
Protein 6g (12%)
Vitamin D 15mcg (80%)
Calcium 652mg (50%)
Iron 3.9mg (20%)
Potassium 430mg (10%)
Phosphorus (50%)

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Mediterranean Meals on a Budget cookbook here