The Healthiest No-Cook Breakfast in a Jar

Today, we’re making breakfast in a jar!

Benefits of this breakfast:

• It’s the perfect single-serving size.
• You can take it from the fridge to work or even to your workout.
• This dish is very nutritious, as it’s packed with protein, calcium, fiber, and virtually no fat or sugar.
• You can enjoy this healthy breakfast all year round.

You can create endless variations by combining different ingredients to suit your taste. Here’s the basic recipe for lazy oatmeal in a jar.

Lazy Oatmeal in a Jar Recipe

Ingredients:

• Oats (rolled oats): 1/4 cup (25 grams)
• Plain yogurt: 1/3 cup (80 milliliters)
• Skim milk: 1/4 cup (60 milliliters)
• A glass jar with a lid, 0.5 or 0.4 liters

Instructions:

1. Layer the ingredients in the jar: rolled oats, plain yogurt, and skim milk.
2. Close the jar with a lid and shake it well to mix the ingredients.
3. Add your choice of fruits or berries on top, and gently mix them in.
4. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate overnight.

This breakfast can be stored for a couple of days, depending on the type and ripeness of the fruits.

Here are five lazy oatmeal in a jar flavor ideas:

Oatmeal in a Jar with Mandarin and Orange

• 1/4 cup oats (25 grams)
• 1/3 cup milk (80 milliliters)
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon orange jam
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 cup dried sliced mandarins

Oatmeal in a Jar with Banana and Cocoa

• 1/4 cup oats (25 grams)
• 1/3 cup milk (80 milliliters)
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 cup sliced ripe bananas

Oatmeal in a Jar with Apple and Cinnamon

• 1/4 cup oats (25 grams)
• 1/3 cup milk (80 milliliters)
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 cup apple puree (or fresh apple pieces)

Oatmeal in a Jar with Cherry and Chocolate Crumbs

• 1/4 cup oats (25 grams)
• 1/3 cup milk (80 milliliters)
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon finely grated dark chocolate
• 1/4 cup chopped cherries (fresh or frozen)

Mocha Oatmeal in a Jar

• 1/4 cup oats (25 grams)
• 1/3 cup milk (80 milliliters)
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee, dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water

In each case, follow the same basic instructions to create your flavorful oatmeal in a jar. Enjoy your healthy breakfast!