Applesauce Overnight Oatmeal

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective option.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein, while sour cream is a budget-friendly alternative.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition at a lower cost.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit is healthier, while canned fruit can be more affordable.

Gather all ingredients: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup applesauce, 2 teaspoons honey, and cinnamon.

Use a 10-ounce wide mouth canning jar to mix the ingredients.

Add 1/2 cup of old-fashioned oats to the jar.

Pour in 1 cup of milk.

Add 1/2 cup of applesauce to the mixture.

Add about 2 teaspoons of honey to sweeten.

Sprinkle in a few shakes of cinnamon (or other spices like nutmeg or apple pie seasoning).

Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients, or cover and shake the jar to mix.

Cover the jar and place it in the refrigerator overnight.

The next morning, check the oatmeal and enjoy.

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