Simple But Mighty Oatmeal

There’s nothing like a warm simple oatmeal to start the day …and the toppings are endless! You can make this simple recipe into one of the healthiest and mightiest ways to start your day!

Ingredients

• ½ cup uncooked org rolled oats

• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or water

• Pinch of salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon ( optional)

• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

  My favorite toppings to choose from :

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/4 cup berries, 2 tablespoons of sliced roasted almonds, 1/2 teaspoon of nut butter, 1/2 chopped apple, sprinkle of cinnamon, banana slices, 1/4 teaspoon of chia seeds, 1 teaspoon goji berries, 1 tablespoon of dried cranberries, 1 tablespoon of roasted pumpkin seeds.

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients in a pot or saucepan over medium heat

2. Bring to a boil then reduce to a low simmer for about 5-7 minutes

3. Oatmeal is done when most of the liquid is absorbed.

4. Transfer to bowl and add on your favorite toppings

5. Enjoy

Overnight Oats

For a quick AM breakfast or “on the go” breakfast, add ingredients the night before in a glass covered jar or container and refrigerate. In the AM you will have breakfast ready to go.

Here is my personal favorite.

Ingredients

• 1/ 2 cup raw oats (quick or regular)
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 tsp chia seeds
• 1/8 tsp hemps seeds
• 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1 tsp maple syrup

• optional add ins: 1 tsp nut butter or 1/2 tsp cacao powder.

In the morning, add in your extras like: 1 tbsp. chopped raw walnuts/ almonds/ or choice of your favorite nuts or seeds fresh berries, Goji berries, banana, shredded Coconut, or seasonal fruit of choice