Overnight oats with yogurt and fruit

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving.

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1/2 cup berries or chopped fruit
• 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (optional)
• Pinch of cinnamon

Steps

1. Stir the oats, milk, yogurt, and cinnamon together in a jar or bowl.
2. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. In the morning, stir, top with fruit and nuts, and eat cold or briefly warmed.

Why it fits general guidance

Whole grains, fruit, and low-fat dairy are all part of the DASH eating plan NIAMS describes. It has no added sugar-sweetened drink or syrup; NIAMS advises limiting sugar-sweetened foods and drinks.

This is ordinary food, not a remedy. No single dish lowers urate or prevents a flare, and food does not replace a medicine your clinician prescribed. NIAMS says to talk with your clinician before making changes to your diet or medications, especially if you have kidney disease, diabetes, or another condition with its own diet.