Better than Fruitcake Overnight Oatmeal

by **alleyrose** Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:10 am

The thought of fruitcake might bring you nightmares, but the truth is, the fruits and nuts in these festive loaves make for a perfect healthy breakfast. It’s time for a fruitcake revolution at the breakfast table! Include these classic fruitcake ingredients in your next bowl of overnight oats and you’ll sure to chase those fruitcake nightmares away.

[size=36] Ingredients[/size]

3 cups water
1 cup gluten-free steel cut oats
2 Tbsp pineapple, dried
2 Tbsp cherries, dried
2 Tbsp pecans, chopped
2 Tbsp agave nectar
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 serving Vega One Nutritional Shake French Vanilla
½ tsp rum (optional)

[size=36]Preparation[/size]

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[*]Bring water to a boil. Once boiling, add oats and continue to boil for 1 minute.

[*]After 1 minute, remove from heat and add the rest of ingredients and stir until well incorporated.

[*]Cover and let sit for 6-12 hours.

[*]Enjoy either at room temperature or slightly warmed* (on stove for best results).

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*Note: If warmed, place desired amount into a small saucepan and warm on low heat. If oatmeal is too thick, thin with almond milk until desired consistency.

http://www.youngandraw.com/better-fruitcake-overnight-oatmeal/