Fig & Ricotta Overnight Oats

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With just a bit of work before bed, you can have a fast but rich, fruity and healthy breakfast in the morning. These overnight oats "cook" while you sleep. Toast almonds and chop figs the night before, so that when you rise, you can just stir in the figs, almonds, honey and ricotta cheese for a hearty, sweet and creamy breakfast.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
7 hrs 50 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 cup

Ingredients

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (see Tip)

  • ½ cup water

  • Pinch of salt

  • 2 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese

  • 2 tablespoons chopped dried figs

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds

  • 2 teaspoons honey

Directions

  1. Combine oats, water and salt in a jar or bowl and stir. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  2. In the morning, heat the oats, if desired, or eat cold. Top with ricotta, figs, almonds and honey.

Tips

Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

To make ahead: When prepping the oatmeal the night before, measure, toast and chop the ingredients for the topping.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

294 Calories
9g Fat
48g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 294
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 16g
Added Sugars 6g 12%
Protein 10g 21%
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 121IU 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Folate 28mcg 7%
Sodium 182mg 8%
Calcium 154mg 12%
Iron 2mg 12%
Magnesium 74mg 18%
Potassium 362mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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