Homemade Flax N Oats Recipes

COCOA OATMEAL

Steps:

• Stir 2 cups water, milk, and oats together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook oats at a simmer until softened and beginning to thicken, about 15 minutes.
• Stir 1 cup water, mashed banana, flax seed, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg through the oats; continue cooking at a simmer until thick, about 10 minutes. Fold walnuts into the oatmeal.

STEEL CUT OATS WITH GROUND FLAX SEED

Steps:

• Combine water, fat free milk, brown sugar, and salt in sauce pan.
• Heat over medium it to the stage just before a boil, stirring regularly (5 to 7 minutes).
• Add oats stir, cover and reduce heat to low.
• Give it a stir every 5 minuets or so until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Slowly add the ground flax stirring constantly to avoid clumps.
• Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then serve.

HOMEMADE FLAX N' OATS

Steps:

• Notes on oats: I use a more finely-rolled, organic oat. Otherwise use quick oats or try grinding your rolled oats a bit.
• Mix together the first four ingredients. If doubling, tripling, etc., mix each in its own bowl / bag. I know this seems silly but if you do it all together and then divide into servings, the sugar and salt will end up mostly in the last one!
• If saving for future, keep in small containers or plastic baggies.
• When ready to eat, pour into a bowl. Add fully boiling water- start with 1/3 cup, and stir it well. If you like it thinner, add more just a spoonful at a time, stirring till you get the consistency you want.
• Cover and wait just a minute for the oats to soak up all the water. (This is optional, but reccommended.)
• Devour! I like to top mine with berries; stir in diced apple or pear BEFORE adding water; try different nuts, etc. This is just a base really, but a darn good one!