Homemade Flax N Oats Recipes

OATMEAL WITH FLAXSEED

Steps:

• Fill a pot with water (or almond milk, if using), and bring to a boil.
• In a bowl, add the instant oatmeal, flaxseeds, and cinnamon. Add the water/milk and mix well to combine. Allow to sit for 3-4 minutes to thicken..
• Add walnuts to the oatmeal, and sprinkle on extra flaxseeds or cinnamon as desired. Add sliced fruit or berries to top.

OVERNIGHT OATS

Steps:

• To make a jar, just combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup plain yogurt, 2 teaspoons brown sugar or maple syrup and a pinch each of salt and cinnamon in a small jar. Add your mix-ins (see below for some of our favorites), seal the jar and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, just open the jar, stir and add toppings.
• Mix-ins: 1/2 teaspoon orange zest and 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• Toppings: chopped mango and pomegranate seeds
• Mix-ins: 1 tablespoon sweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
• Toppings: chopped hazelnuts and chocolate
• Mix-ins: 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed) and 1/2 chopped banana
• Toppings: sliced strawberries

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.