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27 Oct 2015 SERIOUSLY Good Oatmeal

Seriously Good Oatmeal - not soggy, but chewy and full of whatever you love or are in the mood for that morning.
You can make ahead and store it in the fridge.
Put it in the oven while you get ready in the morning.
It is a win-win, lasts you until lunch.

In an oven proof baking dish, 9 x 13 or so, stir together:
2 c oats, rolled, quick or instant
1 t baking powder 
1 t salt

In a small mixing bowl, combine:
2 c almond milk, milk, cream, water or combination 
3 T coconut oil or melted unsalted butter 
Pour liquid over oatmeal and mix well.

Now choose your flavors,
whatever combination appeals or ingredients you have, add on top of oatmeal Combine all lightly:
1-2 eggs, (mix well into milk mix if using)
1 c fresh or frozen fruit:  blueberries, peaches, apples, etc.
1-2 bananas, sliced
1/2 c shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2-1 c sliced or chopped nuts:  almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, etc.
1/4-1/2 c unsweetened chocolate, toffee, chips or chunks  (dark is best)
1 t nutmeg, cinnamon, or allspice or...
citrus zest
Sweetener -  can always add a sweetener later

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes
Serve in a bowl with milk poured over it

My favorite combos so far were:

Blueberries, dark chocolate, walnuts, banana

Peaches, pecans, banana, coconut, nutmeg

apples, hazelnuts, dark chocolate, banana, extra cinnamon

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