If you are on the lookout for some healthy and good breakfast ideas, here is a recipe that is quick and simple to do.
Not only quick and simple, but has amazing health benefits as well! Adding whole grains into your diet can help lower blood pressure and improve your body’s reaction to stress.
Adding flax seed or chia seed will provide some healthy omega-3 fats, fibre, iron, and calcium. And it is rich in antioxidants! Antioxidants will fight the damage done by excessive free radicals in your body. These excessive free radicals will put your body under oxidative stress which in turn will cause health problems.
Berries are also loaded with antioxidants. Some of the other benefits: help fight inflammation, high in fibre, provide many nutrients, may help lower cholesterol, and may help fight cancer.
These healthy instant oatmeal jars are the perfect way to have an easy ready-to-go snack or meal on hand in the pantry.
Recommendations
I recommend using mason jars or some other air-tight containers to hold the mixtures. Then block out some time over the weekend or one evening to make up a batch.
What I love about this recipe is that it is so simple to whip up enough that will last several days or a week. Definitely something that can be added to your meal planning and prepping routine!
Choose Your Oats
All the recipes start with 1/2 cup of oats. You can use instant for a more porridge-like consistency or if you prefer a thicker consistency, use old-fashioned rolled oats.
To Sweeten Or Not
Play with the sweetness to find what makes you happy. Added fruits will help sweeten things up. Or you can add some honey or maple syrup.
Texture Is Up To You
The recipes call for 1/2 cup of boiling water, but you can use hot milk for a thicker texture. Or if you like your oatmeal less thick, add more water or milk until you find the right consistency for you.
Storage
The mixes will keep well at room temperature for up to 3 months or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Directions for all Oatmeal Jars
1. In a mason jar, combine all ingredients. Stir to mix. Store at room temperature until ready to eat.
2. To prepare, pour 1/2 cup boiling water to the jar. Stir well and cover for 5 minutes allowing the oats to thicken. Mix and enjoy.
Chocolate Almond Cherry Oatmeal Jar
Ingredients
1/2 cup oats
1 tbsp sliced almonds
1 tbsp chopped dark chocolate
1 tbsp freeze-dried or dried tart cherries (could add fresh ones day of)
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
Honey or maple syrup to taste (optional)
Strawberry Oatmeal Jar
Ingredients
1/2 cup oats
1 tbsp ground flax meal or chia seeds
2 tbsp freeze-dried or dried strawberries (could add fresh ones day of)
Pinch of sea salt
Honey or maple syrup to taste (optional)
Caramel Cashew Oatmeal Jar
Ingredients
1/2 cup oats
1 tbsp chopped dates
1 tbsp cashew pieces
Pinch of sea salt
Honey or maple syrup, to taste (optional)
To healthy, yummy, instant oatmeal jars,
Anita Duwel
Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach
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