Overnight Oatmeal

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Overnight Oatmeal.

• 1 cup dry oats
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup dried fruit
• 1/4 cup walnuts, lightly chopped

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Put all ingredients in a cooking pot and cover. Let sit overnight in refrigerator.
3. In the morning, put on a stove burner and cook on medium heat until simmering, then turn on low and heat for 10 to 15 minutes more or less depending on type of oats -- quick (5 minutes), regular, or steel cut.
4. Serve warm with a little milk (or milk alternative), a drizzle of maple syrup, and a side of fresh fruit, if desired.