5-Minute Power Oatmeal Bowl

This is my favourite recipe for a bowl of hot oatmeal, ready in less than 5 minutes! Soaking the oatmeal mixture overnight cuts down the cook time the morning of—all you have to do is heat it on the stove for a minute or two. Don't forget to mix the ingredients the night before. For a fall twist, add a pinch of cinnamon, ground ginger, and allspice on top of each bowl. 

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana, mashed (the riper/spottier the better)
• 2 heaping tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/3 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if necessary)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2/3 cup almond milk
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon ground flax (optional, see note)
• For garnish: soaked almonds, pepita seeds, hemp hearts, cinnamon, toasted coconut, nut butter, spices (cinnamon, ginger, allspice)

Directions:

1. The night before: Grab a medium bowl and mash the banana until smooth. Now stir in the chia, oats, cinnamon, milk, and water until combined. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. In the morning: Scoop the oat mixture into a medium pot. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat immediately to medium-low, and stir frequently until heated throughout and thickened. At the end of cooking, stir in flax, if using.
3. Pour oats into bowl. Garnish with your desired toppings. 

Tips:

• The ground flax is optional because it creates a bit of a strange texture (almost like a flax egg) in this oatmeal. I don't mind it, but some people might. If you think you will, just leave it out or sprinkle some ground flax on top instead.
• I love topping my oats with spices—a pinch of cinnamon, ground ginger, and allspice create my perfectly spiced bowl.

Read more: http://ohsheglows.com/2014/11/17/5-minute-oatmeal-power-bowl/#ixzz46JTKhFkr