Oats Rock

Oats are awesome.  I used to think they were boring or mushy, but I'm a grown up now and I realize that I never gave oats much of a chance.

Instant oats have come along way and they have some pretty delectable flavors.

But I really like to make my oats with whatever flavor comes to mind, so I keep giant containers of quick oats and old fashioned oats on hand to do just that.

Oh, and I must mention that oats are really good for you and have lots of health benefits.  Here's more on that if you are into it.

Here are 2 of my favorite oat-y recipes lately:

Cocoa, Peanut Butter Oats

1/2 cup quick oats

1/2 cup almond milk

1 spoonful of cocoa

1 sweetener packet

Combine and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes.  Add more almond milk if needed.

Top with 1/2 of a sliced banana and a spoonful of peanut butter (I used crunchy) & stir it up.

Ewww-not a pretty picture.  But you get the idea.

Overnight Oats in a Jar 

I was like abnormally excited when my almond butter got low enough to make oats in the jar.  It's the little things, I guess.

This is so awesome to make, because when you get up in the morning, your breakfast is already made!

Here's how you make it.

When you have a jar of peanut butter, almond butter or Nutella that is down to less than a tablespoon, it is the optimal time to make this (you could also make it in a bowl, but it's less awesome that way).

Into the jar goes:

2/3 cup quick or old fashioned oats

2/3 cup almond milk

1 sweetener packet or a squirt of honey

Mix it in the jar with a spoon or put on the top and shake it shake it shake it.

Then, in the morning, stir it up and if you need a little more milk, add a little more milk.

I like to finish it off with fruit and/or nuts.  In this particular jar, I added slivered almonds and half of a banana (are you sensing a trend here?).

And, come on~no dishes to wash!  Sounds like a winner to me!

Here's some oat recipes I've bookmarked to try:

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookie Balls from Bake Your Day

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal for One from Healthy Food for Living

Banana Pecan Coconut Baked Oatmeal from Peanut Butter Fingers

Yes, it is clear that I like peanut butter and bananas in my oats!
Have an oat filled day, ya'll.