NO COOK OATMEAL SMOOTHIE

NO COOK OATMEAL SMOOTHIE

Step 1. Assemble these ingredients & supplies

• Old fashioned organic rolled oats (not instant, quick, or steel-cut)

• Nut milk (I used homemade almond milk, but any kind will work)

• Chia seeds; I bought mine at Whole Foods ( available at Sprouts)

• Half pint mason jars (find them here on Amazon, Wal-Mart or Target)

Step 2.Add ingredients

• Add Oats 

• Nut Milk

• Chia Seeds

• Sweeteners / Flavors 

• Fruit (see options below)

 Add all ingredients into jars 

 

  
Step 3.Combine

Put a lid on the jar and shake to combine. (I use white Plastic lids sized to fit canning jars--they last longer than the metal tops and rims that come with the jars, and they are easier to screw on and off; some Wal-Mart’s carry them, and they're available on Amazon.

Step 4.Add fruit

Add fruit and stir gently until combined.

Step 5. Place in fridge overnight

Place in the refrigerator overnight and up to 2 days; maybe longer depending on the type and ripeness of the fruit. The non-banana varieties have been good after 4 days for me.

During the overnight soak the oats and chia seeds absorb the liquid and soften. They have a great eating texture by the next day.

Here are my six favorite flavor varieties.

Mango Almond Refrigerator Oatmeal  
Flavored with fresh mango, agave, and almond extract.
7g fiber, 12g protein

Ingredients

·         1/4 cup uncooked Organic Rolled Oats

·         1cup nut milk

·         1-1/2 teaspoons dried Chia Seeds

·         1/4 teaspoon almond extract

·         1 teaspoon raw agave optional (or preferred sweetener)

·         1/4 cup diced mango (approx. half of a small mango)

Blueberry Maple Refrigerator Oatmeal
Flavored with fresh blueberries and maple syrup.
8g fiber, 12g protein

Ingredients

·         1/4 cup uncooked Organic Rolled Oats

·         1 cup nut milk

·         1-1/2 teaspoons dried Chia Seeds

·         2 teaspoons maple syrup (more or less to taste)

·         1/4 cup blueberries (or enough to fill jar)

Apple Cinnamon Refrigerator Oatmeal
Flavored with organic unsweetened applesauce, cinnamon and agave.
8g fiber, 11g protein

Ingredients

·         1/4 cup uncooked Organic Rolled Oats

·         1 cup nutmilk

·         1-1/2 teaspoons dried Chia Seeds

·         1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

·         1 teaspoon raw agave nectar, optional (or any preferred sweetener)

·         1/4 cup organic unsweetened applesauce (or enough to fill jar)

Banana Cacao Refrigerator Oatmeal  
Flavored with bananas, cocoa powder, and honey.
(A healthy way to eat chocolate for breakfast. Feel free to squeal with delight!)
10g fiber, 13g protein

Ingredients

·         1/4 cup uncooked Organic Rolled Oats

·         1 cup nut milk

·         1-1/2 teaspoons dried Chia Seeds

·         1 tablespoon cacao powder

·         1 teaspoon raw agave, optional (or any preferred sweetener)

·         1/4 cup diced ripe banana, or enough to fill jar (approx. half of a small banana)

Banana Peanut Butter Refrigerator Oatmeal  
Flavored with bananas, peanut butter (or PB2), and honey.
8g fiber, 15g protein

Ingredients

·         1/4 cup uncooked Organic Rolled Oats

·         1 cup nut milk

·         1-1/2 teaspoons dried Chia Seeds

·         1 tablespoon organic peanut butter

·         1 teaspoon raw agave , optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)

·         1/4 cup diced ripe banana, or enough to fill jar (approx. half of a small banana)

Raspberry Vanilla Refrigerator Oatmeal  
Flavored with fresh raspberries or raspberry preserves and vanilla extract.
8g fiber, 11g protein

Ingredients

·         1/4 cup uncooked  Organic Rolled Oats

·         1 cup nut milk

·         1-1/2 teaspoons dried Chia Seeds

·         1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

·         1 tablespoon homemade raspberry jam, preserves, or spread

·         1/4 to 1/3 cup raspberries (or enough to fill jar)

Hard to find ingredients that I use: