This quick and customizable oatmeal is a nourishing way to start your day, served warm or prepared the night before and eaten right out of the fridge. Oatmeal is rich in fiber and protein, helping you stay full and energized all morning. Mix and match add-ins like banana, peanut butter, chia seeds, or applesauce for endless flavor and nutrient combinations.
Ingredients
Oats
- ½ cup (Quick oats)
Milk
- ½ - ¾ cup (dairy, almond, soy, or water)
Vanilla_Extract
- 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon
Sweetener
- to taste (Honey, maple syrup, etc. optional)
*Add-Ins
- choose one or mix & match as desired (1/4 cup raisins, 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 Tablespoon of chia seeds, 1/2 cup of diced apple, 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen berries)
Instructions
Step 1
Enjoying this warm? Combine your ½ cup oats with liquid (½ cup liquid will make a thicker oatmeal; ⅔ cup will make it slightly creamier), 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon in a microwave-safe bowl.
Step 2
Microwave for 1 minute. Stir the oats, and microwave again for another minute until thick and creamy.
Step 3
Once done, remove and add toppings of choice! Be careful, your bowl may be hot.
Step 4
Overnight oats: To make overnight oats, we will make this recipe at least 4-6 hours before serving. First add ½ cup of oats to a dish with a lid. Then add your liquid (½ cup liquid makes a thick, spoonable oat; ¾ cup makes it looser and creamier), 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
Step 5
Add your mix-ins to the dish, stir and place in the fridge overnight!
Notes
*Add-Ins will add 7-15g of carbohydrates.