Instant Oatmeal in a Mason Jar

OMG I found this recipe on a fellow blogger's blog and fell in LOVE.   These "Instant" oatmeals are so simple for on the go and/or for the littles <3

Recipe and photo credit: CleanFoodCrush.com

FLAVOR COMBINATION IDEAS

"I use all freeze dried fruit (no sugar added). It’s crunchy and sweet.

Freeze-dried fruit maintains all of it’s vital nutrients and vibrant flavor, making it a convenient shelf-stable healthy option.

(no refrigeration needed)

■  Apples & Cinnamon

(1/4 cup freeze Dried Apples, 1/4 tsp Cinnamon, pinch of granulated stevia, or granulated sweetener of choice)

■ Raspberries & Dark Chocolate or Cacao Nibs

(1/4 cup freeze dried Raspberries & 2 Tbsp dark chocolate chips or nibs)

■ Monkey Mix

(1/4 cup freeze dried banana chips, 1 Tbsp coconut flakes, 1 Tbsp dark chocolate chips or nibs)

■ Triple Berry

(1/4 cup freeze dried triple berry mix & a pinch of granulated stevia, or granulated sweetener of choice)

■ Blueberries & Cream

(1/4 cup freeze dried blueberries, a pinch of powdered vanilla (huge health benefits in powdered compared to liquid extract), & a pinch of granulated stevia or granulated sweetener of choice)

■ Peaches & Cream

(1/4 cup freeze dried peaches, pinch of powdered vanilla (huge health benefits in powdered compared to liquid extract), & a pinch of granulated stevia, or granulated sweetener of choice)

■  Strawberry & Banana

(2 Tbsp freeze dried strawberries, 2 Tbsp freeze dried banana & a pinch of granulated stevia, or granulated sweetener of choice)

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

(THINK: Banana-Pecan, or Raspberry-Walnut! GET CREATIVE)

DIRECTIONS

Prep ahead:

Use Pint glass canning jars to ensure that you will have room for your liquid & stirring.

• The photo shows 1/2 pint jars that were assembled for my children using smaller 1/3 cup portions of rolled oats. 

■  Add 1/2 cup dry rolled/old fashioned oats to the bottom of the glass jar.

(note: this method will NOT work with steel-cut oats)

■  Add your favorite flavor combos.

■  Seal tightly, and store in the pantry until ready to use.

(For freshest flavor use within 10 days)"

Recipe and photo credit: CleanFoodCrush.com

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