You probably know them from s’mores and fruit pie crusts, but did you know the Graham Cracker was one of America’s first health foods? The name comes from the inventor of Graham flour, the Reverend Dr. Sylvester Graham. It was invented in 1837 to promote good health and temperance. Though it may be hard to imagine the humble Graham cracker as anything other than a partner to some of America’s favorite desserts, this week you are going to learn how Graham crackers can make breakfast great again.
Dried berries and crushed Graham crackers make standard overnight oats an event instead of a sacrifice for the sake of health or frugality, but the money department is where this recipe really shines.
It costs $0.35 a serving. If you hit the Starbucks drive-thru for oatmeal five times a week, you’re spending at least $25 on a mediocre breakfast. By switching to Dr. Graham’s “Berried” Treasure, you’re cutting that cost to just $1.75 a week for better oatmeal with no added sugar or “funny stuff.”
After one year, that savings easily pays for a top-of-the-line Blackstone griddle, Bluetooth speaker, picnic table, burgers, and drinks for all your friends.
Make it in a mason jar for maximum efficiency. Start with the dried berries and “bury” them under the oats, then add milk and flavoring. The dried berries will naturally sweeten the oatmeal. Any type of dried berry will do (I prefer the Great Value brand dried berries and golden raisins mix). Wait until just before eating to add the crushed Graham crackers.
Ingredients
1 wide-mouth mason jar
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup milk
2 tbsp dried berries
1 tbsp crushed Graham cracker (for topping)
1/8 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon to taste
Directions
- Place dried berries in bottom of jar.
- Add oats on top of berries.
- Add milk.
- Add cinnamon and vanilla.
- Cover and place in refrigerator overnight (about 7 hours).
- Top with Graham crumbs just before eating.
Makes 1 serving
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