Cold Oats

I was wanting to switch up my normal breakfast routine, when I started reading a lot about cold oats, or cold oatmeal.  I was skeptical (as was most of my family when I first introduced them to the concept) but everyone who has tried it has loved it and has asked for the recipe.  Well, here it is!

I choose to make these with a combination of almond milk and cow milk, but you can use any type of milk you choose so long as it is 1 parts oats, 2 parts liquid.  I've also seen some people make this with greek yogurt, but I don't like the "tangy" taste of the greek yogurt with my oatmeal.  

I make these in mason jars and I usually make 6 at a time to keep in the fridge during the week for a quick breakfast.  They are quick and easy to make, and very yummy and satisfying.

Serving size: 1 person.  

Ingredients:

• 1 small or 3/4 large ripe banana sliced 
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (the kind that takes 5 minutes to cook on the stove)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (I like vanilla)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds (I like shelled hemp hearts) (optional)
• 1 tsp ground flax (optional)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (you can also use honey)
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• fruit mix in (I like some combination of strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, but you could make it with anything you heart desires)

Directions:

Pour all of the ingredients into the mason jar.  Shut lid.  Shake.  Refrigerate over night or up to 5 nights.  Enjoy!