Build Your Own Oatmeal Bowl

Colorful and crunchy additions make whole grain oatmeal extra yummy!

HOT OATMEAL

½ cup rolled oats

1 cup liquid of choice (water or plant-based “milk”)

MAKING IT:

Cook oatmeal according to directions.  Top with your favorite toppings (see below)

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OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE

½ cup rolled oats

½ cup plant-based “milk”

¼ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

MAKING IT:

Combine oats, milk and yogurt. Place in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 6 hours).

Add desired mix-ins. Top with your favorite toppings (see below)

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TOPPINGS & MIX-INS FOR HOT OATMEAL OR OVERNIGHT OATS:

Fruit Toppings: sliced banana, berries (fresh or frozen), sliced apples

Special Toppings: chopped nuts, dollop of nut butter, coconut flakes, cacao nibs, dried fruit

Mix-Ins: chia seeds (highly recommended), ground flax seeds, cinnamon, cacao powder, sweetener of choice (Vermont maple syrup preferred)

Serves: 1