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Homemade Instant Oatmeal 5 Ways...For Back to School!
Serves 12
20 mins prep
10 mins cook
30 mins total
The first thing you'll start off with are old-fashioned oats. Then you'll give those oats a toast in the oven and then a run through the food processor. Add a little sweetness and you now have instant oats! Yep, that's all you need to do, and if you don't want that toasted flavor, you can totally skip the time in oven, but I love the toasted flavor.
Instant Oat Base
Maple Brown Sugar Oats
Cherry Almond Cream
Banana Vanilla Flax
Toasted Coconut Cinnamon Apple
Cranberry Pumpkin Spice
Instant Oat Base
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. *
Spread the oats in an even layer on 2 baking sheets and toast in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Add the oats to a food processor or blender and pulse the oats until they are coarsely chopped. The more finely you chop them, the smoother your oats will be. I prefer to leave my oats on the large side since I like the texture. Add the oats to a large bowl. Add the sugar (I used 1/3 cup coconut sugar), salt, vanilla and cinnamon, toss well to evenly combine. Divide the oats into 12 (1/2 cup) portions, placing them in ziplock sandwich baggies or 8 ounce glass jars. Add the stir ins as directed below.
Maple Brown Sugar Oats
Stir the oat base and cinnamon together. Store in a sealed container until ready to eat.
To make 1 serving of oats. Add 1 portion of instant oats to a bowl. Add 1/2-3/4 cup [Almond Breeze Almondmilk | http://almondbreeze.com/?navid=328] (use your favorite flavor!) add the maple syrup. Microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove and stir, place back in the microwave for another 1-2 minutes or until the oats reach your desired consistency and temperature. Top with fresh fruit, toasted almonds and a sprinkle of brown sugar + cinnamon and or maple syrup.
Cherry Almond Cream
Stir the oat base, dried cherries and almonds together. Store in a sealed container until ready to eat.
To make 1 serving of oats. Add 1 portion of instant oats to a bowl. Add 1/2-3/4 cup [Almond Breeze Almondmilk | http://almondbreeze.com/?navid=328] (use your favorite flavor!) and microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove and stir, place back in the microwave for another 1-2 minutes or until the oats reach your desired consistency and temperature. Stir in the almond butter. Top with fresh cherries, toasted almonds and a sprinkle of cacao nibs if desired.
Banana Vanilla Flax
Stir the oat base, ground flax and toasted coconut together. Store in a sealed container until ready to eat.
To make 1 serving of oats. Add 1 portion of instant oats to a bowl. Add 1/2-3/4 cup [Almond Breeze Almondmilk | http://almondbreeze.com/?navid=328] (use your favorite flavor!), add the mashed banana and the vanilla. Microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove and stir, place back in the microwave for another 1-2 minutes or until the oats reach your desired consistency and temperature. Top with fresh blueberries, toasted coconut and a sprinkle of ground flax if desired.
Toasted Coconut Cinnamon Apple
Stir the oat base, dried apples, toasted coconut and cinnamon together. Store in a sealed container until ready to eat.
To make 1 serving of oats. Add 1 portion of instant oats to a bowl. Add 1/2-3/4 cup [Almond Breeze Almondmilk | http://almondbreeze.com/?navid=328] (use your favorite flavor!) add maple syrup. Microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove and stir, place back in the microwave for another 1-2 minutes or until the oats reach your desired consistency and temperature. Top with fresh or caramelized apples + maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Cranberry Pumpkin Spice
Stir the oat base, dried cranberries, pepitas and pumpkin spice together. Store in a sealed container until ready to eat.
To make 1 serving of oats. Add 1 portion of instant oats to a bowl. Add 1/2-3/4 cup [Almond Breeze Almondmilk | http://almondbreeze.com/?navid=328] (use your favorite flavor!) add the pumpkin puree. Microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove and stir, place back in the microwave for another 1-2 minutes or until the oats reach your desired consistency and temperature. Top with cranberries, pumpkin seeds + maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.