Swiss Oats :: Fast, Easy, Healthy Breakfast

A fast, easy, healthy breakfast.  It doesn’t get any better than that. Add in the fact that this is a make ahead recipe that takes about 10 minutes to put together and it’s even better.

I like to try new recipes, I have a whole slew of recipes on my pinterest boards, but like most busy moms, I have my “go-to” recipes.  Recipes that I use over and over, recipes that my family actually likes to eat, recipes that are filled with ingredients that I almost always have on hand.  Swiss Oats is definitely one of those recipes.  

I most often prepare this recipe on Sunday evenings, so it’s ready to go for Monday morning.  Anything to help Monday morning go a bit more smoothly.

Ingredients:

This is not a precise recipe, but very flexible, use what you have on hand and what your family likes to eat.

– Fill container of choice with good amount of oatmeal {I use store brand rolled oats, I stock up when it goes on sale so I almost always have it on hand}

– Pour milk {I use almond or almond/coconut combo} until is just covers the oats

– Add in chopped apple, raisins, craisins, or for this particular recipe I used dried apricots.  I have to say the apricots were delicious!

– If desired drizzle a bit of honey {you could also use agave or even maple syrup} over the top

– Add a dash of cinnamon

– Put a lid on the container, put it in the fridge and forget it until morning.

In the morning I stir it up, add a bit more milk if desired, another sprinkle of cinnamon and a sprinkle of coconut.  Sometimes the kids will add a dollop of yogurt on top.  I serve the Swiss Oats with a portion of Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakeology, and the kids have a great breakfast.

Eat and enjoy!

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{By the way, if you have ever been tempted to try Shakeology, I’m doing a giveaway next week so be sure to check in on Monday}