Vegan Campsite Mason Jar Oats

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 6 minutes

What you need:

• 1/2 pint mason jar
• 1/2 cup quick rolled oats (make sure they’re the quick kind, otherwise it’s a bummer)
• 1/4 cup dried fruit (I like mango, banana, coconut, or apple)
• 1 tbsp nuts (optional, but I love walnuts and pecans)
• 1 tbsp seeds (chia, flax, hemp, or pumpkin)
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
• Optional toppings for later: peanut or almond butter, more fresh fruit, yogurt. Yes, I did use apples that had just been picked from a tree, but you don’t have to.

Instructions:

• Boil water
• Add enough boiling water to cover oat mixture, replace lid, shake it up, and let it sit for a minute while you grab whatever other toppings you want.
• Unscrew the lid, add toppings, and enjoy. You can also add an optional 1/2 tbsp or so of maple syrup if you must, but in my opinion the addition of fruit makes this oatmeal plenty sweet.

This would also be a great recipe if you have a large family and kids who are picky eaters; have a make-your-own-oat day so they can custom make their own flavors and stay occupied while having a hand (literally) in their own nutrition and understanding where the food they eat comes from. Start them young and save money.

Marybeth is a lover of growth and adventure. When she’s not running her wellness coaching business or working as a flight paramedic, she can be found fighting in a Muay Thai ring or backpacking out in the wilderness while creating and photographing vegan recipes. This recipe was originally published on her website, LivingWells. Follow her on Instagram.