Homemade Instant Oatmeal 5 Ways...For Back to School!

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. *

2. 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.

3. Stir the oat base and cinnamon together. Store in a sealed container until ready to eat.

4. 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.

5. Stir the oat base, dried cherries and almonds together. Store in a sealed container until ready to eat.

6. 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.

7. Stir the oat base, ground flax and toasted coconut together. Store in a sealed container until ready to eat.

8. 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.

9. Stir the oat base, dried apples, toasted coconut and cinnamon together. Store in a sealed container until ready to eat.

10. 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.

11. Stir the oat base, dried cranberries, pepitas and pumpkin spice together. Store in a sealed container until ready to eat.

12. 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.