Healthy Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Healthy Cereal Recipes Healthy Oatmeal Recipes Healthy Overnight Oatmeal Recipes Fig & Ricotta Overnight Oats 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews 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. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 9, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 7 hrs 50 mins Total Time: 8 hrs Servings: 1 Yield: 1 cup Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Sodium Low-Calorie Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 Combine oats, water and salt in a jar or bowl and stir. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 294 Calories 9g Fat 48g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved