Oatmeal Galore

How I Make My Oatmeal:  I put the oats and liquid (and chia seeds if using) in a bowl.  I microwave it for 2 minutes and let it sit in there for 3-5 minutes to thicken.  If it gets too thick, then I add some extra soy milk.  I then add my toppings, leaving them on top so that the oatmeal won't cook them (almonds get soggy and fruit becomes baked/ dried tasting).  If there is an * beside them, it means the oats were cooked on stovetop.

Stovetop Method:  I add the oats, liquids, and seeds to the pot, then turn the stove to medium high.  I stir occasionally until it boils, then I lower the heat slightly.  I cook for about 10 minutes and add cinnamon, vanilla, and salt (if I'm using all of those things) and continue to cook until it's my desired consistency.  I pour that into my bowl.

Oatmeal Tips:

• When using nut butter, I add that right away so it will melt. 
• If I can't wait for my oatmeal to cool off, I pour soy or almond milk over the top.
• I add a sliced banana at the beginning of cooking so the sugars will release and there will be fluffy banana bites in the oatmeal.
• For more volume, I use the same amount of oats but add extra water then cook it for longer.

                                                           Oatmeal Hall Of Fame:

Ready, Set, Go! Oatmeal: 1/3 cup oats, 1 Tbsp flax,  2/3 cup almond milk, cinnamon, 1 HUGE strawberry, 17 blueberries (at this stage I nuked it for 10 seconds so they would be warm), 1 HEAPING TBSP of peanut butter, 1/2 dark chocolate square, a pinch of shredded coconut

Veganville Oatmeal: 1/3 cup oats, 1 tsp chia seeds, 1 tsp flax, cinnamon, 1/2 cup almond milk, 2 Tbsp blueberries, 1 Tbsp pecans (and pecan crumbs- yum!), 1 Tbsp dried cranberries, 1/2 tbsp cacao nibs

Sweet Dreams Oatmeal*: 1/3 cup oats, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, 1 cup water, 1/2 banana, cinnamon, vanilla, 1 strawberry, 12 blueberries, 1/2 dark chocolate square, 1/2 Tbsp almond butter

Bursting With Flavor Oatmeal*: 1/3 cup oats, 1/2 banana, 1 tsp chia + 1 tsp flax, cinnamon, vanilla, 1/4 cup of EXPLODED (nuked) blueberries, 1 tsp peanut butter, 1 dark chocolate square, 2 Tbsp walnuts

Melody of Flavors Oatmeal: 1/3 cup oats, 1 Tbsp chia, 2/3 cup soy milk, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 strawberry, 1/2 Tbsp vegan chocolate chips, 1 Tbsp walnuts, pinch of coconut

Pretty In Pink Oatmeal*: 1/3 cup oats, 1/2 Tbsp flax, 1/2 Tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 banana, vanilla, cinnamon, 2 strawberries, 1/2 Tbsp dried cranberries, 2 Tbsp pb2 + almond milk, 1 Tbsp pecans + walnuts

All I Need Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1/2 banana, 1 cup almond milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 8 pom seeds, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 square dark chocolate, 1 Tbsp walnuts, 1 tsp almond butter, 1 tsp chia seeds, 1/2 Tbsp cranberries

Big Bang Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 Tbsp flax, 1/2 banana, 1 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, pinch salt, 1 Tbsp chocolate peanut butter, 4 walnuts, 1 Tbsp cacao nibs

Strawberry Field Oatmeal*:  1/4 cup oats, 1/2 cup soy milk, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 dark chocolate square, 1 tsp almond butter, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 cup nuked frozen strawberries

Back In The Day.... Oatmeal!*:  1/3 cup oats, 1.5 Tbsp flax, 1 cup almond milk, 1/2 tsp cinnamon + vanilla, 1/2 banana, 1/2 chopped apple, 1 Tbsp almonds, 1 Tbsp walnuts, 1/2 Tbsp golden raisins

The Morning After [Thanksgiving] Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 2 Tbsp flax, 1/2 banana, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup water, 1 Tbsp walnuts, 1/2 pear, 1 tsp cranberry sauce, 1 Tbsp almond butter, 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup

Little Bit Of Everything Oatmeal*: 1/2 cup oats, 1  cup water, 1 tsp chias, 1 tsp flax, 1/2 banana, 1 Tbsp cranberries, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 Tbsp PB2, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 dark chocolate square, 1 Tbsp walnuts, 1/4 tsp stevia

Pump Up The Volume Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 Tbsp flax, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 banana, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, 1 Tbsp almond butter, 2 tsp apple butter, handful of dried blueberries

A Future In Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 Tbsp flax, 1/3 scoop chocolate protein powder, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, 1 Tbsp almonds, 1/2 Tbsp dried cranberries, 1 tsp dark chocolate chips, 1 apple (chopped), drizzle of almond butter

Sprinkle, Drizzle, Swirl Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 Tbsp flax, 1 cup water, 1 banana, vanilla, salt, sprinkle of cinnamon, drizzle of maple syrup, 1 Tbsp walnuts (swirled in :)

On A Cold, Sick Day Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 Tbsp flax, 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, vanila, salt, 1/2 chopped banana, 1 Tbsp walnuts, 2 tsp apple butter

Blow Your Pants Off Oatmeal (Serves 2)*:  1/3 cup oats, 2 Tbsp flax, 1 apple (chopped), cinnamon, vanilla, salt, EACH: 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp almond butter, 1 Tbsp walnuts

Chocolate Mousse Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 Tbsp flax, 1 banana (finely chopped), 1 Tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, vanilla, salt, 1/3 cup granola

Pond In The Middle Oatmeal (Serves: 2)*:  1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 sliced banana, 1 handful of dried blueberries, 2 Tbsp flax, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/3 tsp ginger, salt, vanilla, 1 Tbsp almond butter, 1 Tbsp walnuts, more cinnamon

Vegan Lyfe Oatmeal (Serves 2)*:  1/2 cup oats, 1 banana, 2 Tbsp flax, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 tsp cinnamon, vanilla, salt, 1 Tbsp crunchy almond butter (each), 1/2 Tbsp slivered almonds (each), 1/2 Tbsp walnuts (each), 1 Tbsp raisins (each), 1 tsp brown sugar (each)

Crunch Master Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 2 Tbsp flax, 1 cup water, 1 banana, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, 2 Tbsp slivered almonds, 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts

Chocolate Fountain Oatmeal*: 1/3 cup oats, 1 cup water, 1 Tbsp flax, 1/2 banana, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/3 cup blueberries, 1.5 Tbsp walnuts, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 square dark chocolate, sprinkle of stevia

Spice It Up Oatmeal (Serves 2)*:  1/2 cup oats, 2 heaping Tbsp flax, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 pear (chopped), 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp allspice, 1 tsp vanilla, salt, 2 Tbsp walnuts, drizzle of maple syrup, walnuts

A Little Bit Of This, A Little Bit Of That Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 cup water, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, 1 banana, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, 1 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp golden raisins, 1 Tbsp walnuts, 1 Tbsp crunchy almond butter

Brown Sugar Cookie Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 cup almond milk, 1 banana, 2 Tbsp ground flax, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla, salt, 2 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp walnuts, 1 tsp brown sugar

HOLY BANANA Oatmeal*:  1 tsp earth balance + 1 banana (carmelized), 1/3 cup oats, 1 cup water, 2 Tbsp ground flax, cinnamon, vanilla, 1 Tbsp crunchy almond butter (drizzled), 1 Tbsp golden raisins/ raisins, 1 Tbsp cacao nibs

Cinnamon Apple Crunch Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 cup water,  1/2 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt, 1 Tbsp peanut butter, 1 apple, 1 Tbsp ground flax, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup soy milk

Purple Nurple Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, 1 cup water, 1 cup frozen berries, 1/2 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt, 1/3 cup vanilla soy milk, 1 Tbsp walnut pieces, 1 Tbsp golden raisins

Classy Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 Tbsp flax, 1/2 scoop protein powder, 1/2 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt, 1/2 banana, sprinkle of cinnamon

Goddess Divine Oatmeal*: 1/2 cup oats, 1 Tbsp flax, 1 cup soy milk, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/2 banana, 1 serving Chocolate PB2, 1/2 dried banana, more cinnamon

Valentine's Day Oatmeal*: 1/2 cup oats, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 tsp chia, 1 tsp flax, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/4 banana, topped with: 2 strawberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 Tbsp walnuts, 1 Tbsp banana chips, love

My Perfect Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, pinch of salt, 1 Tbsp peanut butter, 1 chopped apple, drizzle of maple syrup

Come On, Get Happy Oatmeal:  1/3 cup oats, 2/3 cup soy milk, 1 large strawberry (chopped), 1/3 of a banana (sliced), 1 tsp strawberry preserves/ spread, 1/4-1/2 tsp ground ginger, pinch of sea salt

Blueberry Banana Nut Oatmeal:  1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup soy/almond milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 large banana (sliced), 2 handfuls of blueberries, 1 handful of crushed walnuts, pinch of sea salt

Gingersnap Oatmeal:  1/3 cup oats, 2/3 cup soy milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup, pinch of salt, 1/2 sliced banana (optional), 6 almonds (optional)

Banana Split Oatmeal:  1/3 cup oats, 2/3 cup soy milk (+ 2 Tbsp added after cooking for creaminess), 1/2 banana (sliced twice), 1 large straberry (chopped and nuked for 30 seconds), 1 tsp cacao nibs, 2 crushed almonds

Peanut Butter Jelly Time Oatmeal:  1/3 cup oats, 2/3 cup water, 1 Tbsp natural/ organic peanut butter, 1 Tbsp blueberry jam (or grape, strawberry, etc), 1 Date Cookie (warmed and crumbled), pinch of cinnamon and salt

Strawberry Crumble Oatmeal:  1/3 cup oats, 2/3 cup soy milk, 1 Tbsp chia seeds (spinkled on top), 2 strawberries (chopped), 1 Date Cookie(warmed and crumbled), sea salt

Chai Spice Oatmeal:  1/3 cup oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 cup seeped Chai Spice Tea, 1/3 banana (sliced), 2 Tbsp goji berries, 2 Tbsp macadamia nuts, sprinkle of cinnamon

*For The Crowd Oatmeal (Serves 3):  2/3 cup oats, 2 Tbsp grape nuts, 1 cup water, 1 cup almond milk, 1 mashed banana, 2 Tbsp dried cranberries, 3 Tbsp ground flax, 1/2 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt- each topped with 1 Tbsp peanut buter, 1 Tbsp shredded coconut, 1 Tbsp grape nuts

Zucchini Bread Oatmeal (Serves: 2)*:  2/3 cup oats, 2 cups water, 1 grated zucchini, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla, pinch of sea salt, 3 tsp brown sugar, 2 tsp vegan butter

Out Of Fruit Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 cup water, 1 Tbsp golden raisins, 1/2 tsp cinnamon,  1/2 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt, 1 Tbsp ground flax, 1 Tbsp peanut butter, more cinnamon on top

Almond Joy Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 cup soy milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt, 1 Tbsp ground flax, 1 Tbsp dark chocolate peanut butter, 2 Tbsp sweetened shredded coconut

Live Happy Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt, 1 tiny chopped apple, 1 Tbsp chopped almonds, 1 Tbsp chopped cashews, 2 Tbsp golden raisins

Shocked Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup almond milk, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 banana, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt, 2 tsp apple butter, 1 Tbsp peanut butter

Blueberry Cobbler Oatmeal*:  1/2 cup oats, 1 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp lemon zest, sprinkle of granola

Packed With Fiber Oatmeal*: 1/3 cup oats, 1 cup soy milk, 1 Tbsp flax seeds, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 2 dates (chopped), 2 Tbsp walnuts, 1 Tbsp coconut

Tear Drop Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 cup soy milk, 1 Tbsp flax, 1/2 Tbsp soy protein powder, 1/2 banana, 1 /2 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt, 2 handfuls of blueberries, sprinkle of cinnamon, 1 Tbsp maple syrup

Adventure Time Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1  cup water, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 scoop protein powder, cinnamon, vanilla, 1/4 banana, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1/3 cup trail mix, drizzle of maple syrup

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie (Oatmeal)*:  1/3 cup oats, 1  Tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 banana, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, 1 Tbsp peanut butter, 24 raisins

Chocrambalmond Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 cup almond milk, 1 Tbsp flax, 2 Tbsp cocoa powder, 1/2 banana, vanilla, salt, 2 Tbsp almonds, 2 Tbsp dried cranberries, drizzle of maple syrup

More Muffin Than Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 cup water, 1/2 Tbsp chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, pinch of salt, 1 Tbsp peanut butter, 1 Vegan Blueberry Muffin (Whole Foods) crumbled, side of diced peach

Just Peachy Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup almond milk, 1 Tbsp flax, 1/2 banana, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, 1/2 peach, 1 Tbsp chopped almonds

Everything I Crave Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/2 banana, 1 Tbsp flax, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, 1 Tbsp crunchy almond butter, 1 Tbsp dark chocolate chips, 3 Tbsp kashi

Textures Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup homemade museli, 1 cup almond milk, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, 1 banana, cinnamon, vanilla, 1 Tbsp peanut butter

Wake Up For Oatmeal*:  1/3 cup oats, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup almond milk, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, 1 Tbsp crunchy almond butter, 3 Tbsp dark chocolate covered goji berries