Breakfast Oatmeal Squares
Breakfast oatmeal squares can be made ahead for busy mornings and the topping options are endless!
Yield: 9 large oatmeal squares
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats (I use old-fashioned oats)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add oats and reduce heat to medium.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then cover and let sit for 3-5 minutes.
- Pour oatmeal into a greased 8x8 or 9x9 pan. Cool then cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Cut a square - or circle or whatever shape you like - and add desired toppings. (See notes below for ideas.)
Notes
Topping and flavor variations:
- Stir in applesauce and cinnamon after oats are cooked.
- Stir in pumpkin after oats are cooked and after set, top with peanut butter.
- Stir in peanut butter and top with jam or chocolate drizzle.
- Stir in honey (or maple syrup or brown sugar) and top with fruit and/or yogurt.
- Serve savory with eggs and soy sauce, or cheese and veggies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 2g
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