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Pot of Oatmeal to Last All Week

From: bonappetit.com

Put 2 cups of steel-cut oats in a medium pot. Add 8 cups water and a couple pinches of salt. Bring to a boil, stir it around a couple times, then remove from heat and cover.

In the morning, pack up the oatmeal and stick it in the fridge. If you want to be really organized, you can divide your oatmeal into individual portions for the rest of the week.

Each morning, add a splash of water to an oatmeal portion and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

Bananas, Walnuts and Honey

Add bananas to the oatmeal while you reheat. They take on a sticky sweetness that cannot be beat.

Savory-Style

Cheddar, fried egg, scallions. Optionally add sautéed mushrooms, bacon, etc.

Mixed Nuts and Maple

Toasted or not, some chopped nuts and a drizzle of maple is a texture lover’s dream come true. Or, go the cacao nibs and figs route.

Greek Yogurt and Jam

Dollop of the good stuff, swirl of raspberry (or whatever you prefer, but the red is really pretty).

Almond Butter and Jelly

Try the almond or peanut butter.

Brown Sugar and Blueberries

It just works.

Oatmeal in a jar

Oatmeal Jars are convenient & versatile for busy people.

Add 1/2 cup dry rolled/old fashioned oats (not steel-cut oats) to the bottom of a glass canning (Mason) jar. Add your favorite extra - freeze dried fruit is a good option, see the suggestions below. Seal tightly, and store in the pantry until ready to use.

To serve: Pour 1 cup BOILING HOT water, or milk (e.g. unsweetened almond, coconut, or cashew milk) into each jar. Let sit for 10-20 minutes (depending on the consistency you like), and then serve.

Flavourings

Apples & Cinnamon: 1/4 cup freeze Dried Apples, 1/4 tsp Cinnamon, pinch of sweetener

Raspberries & Dark Chocolate or Cacao Nibs: 1/4 cup freeze dried Raspberries & 2 Tbsp dark chocolate chips or nibs

Banana/Coconut: 1/4 cup freeze dried banana chips, 1 Tbsp coconut flakes, 1 Tbsp dark chocolate chips or nibs

Mixed Berry: 1/4 cup freeze dried berry mix & a pinch of sweetener

Blueberries & Cream: 1/4 cup freeze dried blueberries, a pinch of vanilla & a pinch of sweetener

Peaches & Cream: 1/4 cup freeze dried peaches, pinch of vanilla & a pinch of sweetener

Strawberry & Banana: 2 Tbsp freeze dried strawberries, 2 Tbsp freeze dried banana & a pinch of sweetener

Try adding your favorite chopped nuts, or a 1/2 scoop of protein powder to any of these varieties.