This is where you'll get to see me stubbornly battle against becoming the barbarian university dorms encourage, what with the lack of available appliances and ban against housing such technology (but don't think I don't see you guys with your toasters, toasting bread in the mornings and thinking you're so cool). In short, each week will be a new "recipe" to follow in your very own dorm without a stove or proper cooking utensil.
My rebellion was in part inspired by winter break, during which I could bake cookies and cakes to my heart's desire and also in part by Ryan Higa's mini series on his second YouTube channel, Cooking, But Not Really.
This week will be a relatively simple introduction to the world of discombobulated cooking: oatmeal, otherwise known as my childhood sworn enemy. Rewind over a decade to my Nonna cooking me oatmeal in the mornings, a disgusted look on my face as she spoons it into my mouth. I come from a family of oatmeal, both my Nonna and my dad religiously have eaten oatmeal since the dawn of time ("We're not that old," they shout in the distance). The year is 2017 and suddenly I am cooking oatmeal as the sunrises, too. Oh, the irony.
Today I will feature one of my favorite oatmeal recipes, all made from the confines of my 100 square foot dorm room. Disclaimer: while you won't need any special utensils, you will need to do some grocery shopping.
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oatmeal
You will need:
Plain Oatmeal (one package, don't throw away the paper!)
2-3 spoonfuls Cream Cheese
2-3 spoonfuls Yogurt (greek or not, depending on you tastes)
2/3 cup of Milk
Maple Syrup (or honey) to taste
Strawberries to garnish (though any berry works great!)
The greatest thing about this recipe is that you don't actually have to do any cooking. Simply grab a medium sized bowl (or 2 small bowls if you're a light eater like me) that has a lid, as you will be refrigerating the oatmeal overnight.
Plain Oatmeal (one package, don't throw away the paper!)
2-3 spoonfuls Cream Cheese
2-3 spoonfuls Yogurt (greek or not, depending on you tastes)
2/3 cup of Milk
Maple Syrup (or honey) to taste
Strawberries to garnish (though any berry works great!)
The greatest thing about this recipe is that you don't actually have to do any cooking. Simply grab a medium sized bowl (or 2 small bowls if you're a light eater like me) that has a lid, as you will be refrigerating the oatmeal overnight.
- Start by whisking (or very aggressively stirring with a fork) the room temperature cream cheese, until it is creamy.
- Then add the yogurt, syrup, and milk. Combine these in a similar aggressive manor. (As for measuring the milk, I discovered that the package doubles as a measuring cup, as there should be a marking on the bag to denote 2/3 cup-- seriously the greatest thing imaginable.)
- Mix in the oats and strawberry slices and you're done!
All you have to do after combining all the ingredients is refrigerate for at least 4 hours, which makes this a great Sunday morning breakfast treat! You can eat it all at once, or portion it out for multiple breakfasts, as I find this recipe makes far more oatmeal than I prefer to eat in one sitting. The cream cheese and strawberries make this dish taste like a delicious dessert, while the yogurt and oats make for a nutritional breakfast!
I hope you find the time to try Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal for yourself, and I'll see you next week, where I will attempt to cook Fettuccini Alfredo in a microwave!
I love your post beacuse it adresses something I personally can't stand either, and that is the hardships that come with wanting to "cook" your own food instead of always eating dining hall foods. I love the recipe, it's creative and most importantly, easy. Can't wait to read more!
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