If warm oatmeal takes too much time or has you sweating this time of year, make the oatmeal the night before and toss it in the refrigerator. You'll have a great overnight oatmeal in the morning that is grab-and-go ready.

Apricot Honey Oatmeal

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, uncooked
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
• 1 cup of water or milk
• 1/2 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 apricot, sliced

Directions:

1. In a microwavable-safe bowl, combine all the ingredients together, except for the apricots
2. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed
3. Top with sliced apricots
4. Enjoy now, or toss it in the refrigerator for the next morning

Adapted from: http://www.quakeroats.com