One-night oatmeal – Fresh grid

Your camping breakfast and prepare your own recipes while you sleep! These protein-packed nighttime oats combine curly oats, nuts and fresh fruit for a delicious breakfast that promotes energy.

The mornings at the campsite can be very busy. During the day’s activities and the time you try to fill everyone, the last thing you want to do is to drag out the camp stove, scrub the dishes, and spend another day of activities.

That's where these overnight oats come in! These take only a few minutes to prepare the night before and require zero cooking. All you have to do is mix and stick it in the cooler overnight.

The result is a vibrant and nutritious breakfast once you crawl out of your comfortable sleeping bag in the morning. They are the ideal foundation for all kinds of pouring, so everyone in your family can make them the way they want. The overnight oats are unlimitedly customizable and can be customized with seasonal fruits and different blends. We have been having breakfast in camp for years and haven’t been bored with them yet!

raw material

Let's break down what makes this recipe work and how to adapt it to your preferences:

• Rolling oats: Old-fashioned rolling oats provide the best texture. Fast oats tend to get mushy, while wire oats need to be cooked and won't be soft properly overnight.
• milk: Regular dairy milk works well, but plant-based choices work as well (we like the creamy state of oat milk).
• cashew: These add a crunch of butter, but feel free to substitute chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans or your favorite mixture.
• Nut butter: Almonds or peanut butter will add some protein and flavor.
• chia & marijuana seeds: Cannabis seeds add some texture and nutrition. Chia seeds help thicken the oats.
• Fresh fruit: We love sliced berries and bananas in oats. Alternatively, dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots are also great choices for not requiring a cool space.

Tip

Here are some things I learned to make this recipe work perfectly in a camping environment:

• Before travel
• For extra flavor
• Oats should be soaked overnight in a cooler, not at ambient temperature. Generally, perishable foods should not be left for more than 2 hours, especially in warm weather.
• I found the wide mouth mason jars worked well, but any sealable container would do. A single container means everyone can customize their own breakfast.