Oatmeal Mondays

I was doing some blog brainstorming over the weekend and thought of Oatmeal Mondays and Cake Fridays; my version of starting the week off right and rewarding yourself at the end of it with a sweet treat.  Something that makes you feel giddy and excited because hey, getting through the week can be a journey in and of itself!  Whether you go to work or stay at home with two active kids, the weeks sometimes fly by or they can seem endless.  So I like to see a light at the end of the tunnel.  And what's better than a big piece of cake?!  Getting back to healthy oatmeal...

For my first installment in Oatmeal Mondays, I will be featuring my tropical overnight oats.  I've gotten into overnight oats because one, you make it the night before so in the morning, you can grab it and go.  And two, when the oats sit overnight, their texture changes into this super chewy goodness.  Not only is this breakfast convenient, but its texture is outstanding.  This dish may just transform you to Hawaii, sitting on the beach amid coconut trees.  Well maybe not, but at least we can try to make the blah Mondays come to life :)  

Tropical Overnight Oats

heaping 1/2 C old fashioned oats

2 T unsweetened coconut

4-5 dried apricots

sprinkle cinnamon

handful chopped nuts, optional

enough water to cover oats

airtight container

Stir to combine and place in the refrigerator the night before you plan to eat it.  Take out of the fridge in the morning and serve cold or heat in the microwave 2-3 minutes.  You can even make a bunch for the week. 

Be sure to enjoy those plump apricots after they've been soaking in the water...yum!