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Overnight Oats with Blueberries





Yields
Serves 4 (makes 4 cups)




Prep Time
5 mins




Camp Time
15 mins




Total Time
20 mins

Steel-cut oats have a wonderful chewy texture but can take a long time to cook. By soaking them overnight, all you have to do is heat them in the morning. Chia seeds help make the cereal creamy and filling. The recipe comes from the outdoor cooking experts behind the blog Dirty Gourmet, dirtygourmet.com.

GEAR 2-qt. backpacking saucepan, spork, backpacking stove and fuel, Nalgene bottle (for measuring), backpacking ladle

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Photo: Thomas J. Story; Prop Styling: Joni Noe

 1 cup steel-cut oats
 3 tablespoons chia seeds*
 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
 4 packets almond butter*, such as Justin's (1.15 oz. each)
 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (optional)
 1/2 cup dried blueberries
Step 1
1

AT HOME

2

Combine oats, chia seeds, and salt in a small resealable plastic bag.

Step 2
3

IN CAMP

4

The night before, pour oat mixture into a 2-qt. saucepan. Stir in 4 cups water. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute, then remove from heat. Cover with a lid and place in a critter-free spot overnight, such as a bear box, if available. Or let mixture cool, transfer to a plastic bag, and seal in a bear canister.

Step 3
5

In the morning, heat oatmeal until simmering, stirring often and adding more water if you'd like it thinner. Spoon into bowls and top with almond butter, brown sugar if you like, and blueberries.

6

*Chia seeds, when mixed with liquid, make no-cook pudding (find at natural-foods stores). Find almond butter packets at natural-foods stores.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 430Calories from Fat 46
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 338mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 49g17%

Dietary Fiber 13g52%
Protein 14g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.