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

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.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 521kcal

Ingredients

Instant Oat Base

  • 6 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/3-1/2 cup [coconut sugar | http://www.amazon.com/Viva-Labs-Organic-Coconut-Sugar/dp/B00ID9VSQ0/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1439568291&sr=1-2&keywords=coconut+sugar] OR Brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 vanilla bean seeds removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2-3/4 cup [Almond Breeze AlmondMilk | http://almondbreeze.com/?navid=328] to make 1 serving of oats + more for topping off each bowl, use your favorite flavor!

Maple Brown Sugar Oats

  • 1/2 cup oat base
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon depending on your taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup depending on your taste + more for topping
  • Fresh fruits toasted almonds + cinnamon, for topping

Cherry Almond Cream

  • 1/2 cup oat base
  • 2 tablespoons [dried cherries | https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chewy-Cherry-almond-and-cacao-nib-granola-bars/]
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds toasted + more for topping
  • 1 tablespoon creamy almond butter
  • Fresh cherries + cacao nibs for serving

Banana Vanilla Flax

  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds + more for topping
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut toasted
  • 1/4 cup mashed banana + sliced bananas for topping
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh blueberries for serving

Toasted Coconut Cinnamon Apple

  • 2 tablespoons dried apples chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut toasted + more for topping
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon depending on your taste + more for topping
  • 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup depending on your taste + more for topping
  • Fresh sliced apples OR caramelized apples for topping

Cranberry Pumpkin Spice

  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries + more for topping
  • 2 tablespoons pepitas toasted + more for topping, shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 1/4 cup pure pumpkin puree optional

Instructions

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.

Notes

*If you would prefer, you can skip toasting the oats. I just like the toasted flavor! **If you find your oats are too thick after removing them from the microwave, just add more almond milk to thin a bit. ***Any flavor of [Almond Breeze Almond Milk | http://almondbreeze.com/?navid=328] will work great with these flavors of instant oats!

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2.5mg