Oatmeal - Fast, Easy, and Delicious

I'm always looking for ways to speed up my morning routine.  When the weather turns cooler (hello Fall!), I love oatmeal in the morning.  Oatmeal is low in fat and some studies suggest that it lowers cholesterol and reduce heart disease.  It also keeps you full longer, so you're not running for a mid-morning snack.

I pack these little vessels of goodness and take them to work with me.  I have a few on-hand whenever I need a morning boost or don't have time for breakfast before I leave.

These portable feasts are packed with healthy, nutritional powerhouses that taste delicious (e.g. dried blueberries, apricots, oats, coconut, almonds....).  They're packed with nutrients and give you energy boost to start your day.  The best thing of all is that they keep well, so you can have a few on-hand and use them whenever you need them; no muss, no fuss.

Individual breakfast on the go....

Packed with flavour and powerhouse nutrients

 Ingredients:

• Quick cooking oats
• coconut
• dried apricots, diced
• dried blueberries
• flax seed
• wheat germ
• hemp seed
• sliced or slivered almonds

Pack them in individual canning jars, so they're portable or keep a big batch on hand in an air-tight container.  Use whatever amounts that you like, but make sure you have enough oatmeal.

This jar was full when I made it, 

but I've been making this at home as well as at work.

To serve in the individual jars, simply boil water and pour enough water so that it hits the level of the oatmeal mixture plus approx. 1/2 inch.  Use more or less water depending on how creamy you like it.

Stir and let sit for a few minutes until it cools down.  

Notes:

- warning:  the jar will be hot, so be careful, but it cools down quickly.

- you can use any variety of dried fruit and nuts (e.g. dried cherries, dried raspeberries, dried mangos, pecans, sunflowers seeds, etc.)