Oatmeal On-The-Go

If you are any kind of foodie at all, you've probably seen this idea for 'no-cook' oatmeal breakfast before. Once I saw it and tried it, I began seeing recipes everywhere.  BALL canning jars are very trendy right now. Who knows, maybe that was the initial appeal.  Since I love oatmeal and eat it several times a week, I thought it would be a nice change.  It's turned out to be a  great 'grab and go' meal; I love that it's prepared ahead of time.  Additionally, it's another way to get added chia seeds and flaxseed in my diet.

Basic Recipe:

1/2 c. old fashioned oats
1 tsp. chia seeds
1 tsp. ground flaxseed
1/2 c. almond milk
sweetener (I like a few drops of Stevia)
or a few shakes of Erythritol

Personalize your oatmeal by adding one of these variations:

2 T. pure pumpkin,  1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, 1 T. raisins, 1 T. chopped walnuts, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 very ripe banana (mashed), 1 T. chopped pecans, 1-2 chopped dates, 1 T. dried blueberries, 1/2 tsp. almond extract

1/2 c. applesauce (or chopped apple), 1 T. dried cranberries, 1 T. pecans, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Mix all ingredients well, spoon into your favorite air-tight container and refrigerate overnight.  Oatmeal will be ready to grab and go in the morning.  Or, make in the morning and eat for a light supper meal with fresh fruit.

I prepare several servings at one time and have a week's worth of breakfasts at the ready.  YUMMERS!