IC Overnight Apple and Almond Oats

No time for breakfast? No IC appropriate or convenient choices? This recipe practically makes itself with just a bit of effort the night before. So make mornings less chaotic and join the “overnight oats” bandwagon without irritating your IC.

Yields: 1 serving Prep time: 5 minutes
small jelly jar and lid or 8 oz canning jar and lid

1/2 cup old fashioned oats (or steel cut or gluten free if needed)
1/2 cup lowfat milk
1/3 cup plain lowfat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (if tolerated)
pinch of salt
1/2 cup chopped, fresh apple slices with peel
Tablepoon sliced almonds
1/2 tablespoon honey

In a small resealable jar combine oats, milk, yogurt, cinnamon and salt. Seal jar with a lid and shake well. Refrigerate overnight. Top with fruit and honey and eat.