Plant Based Brownie Cold Oats Cereal

Most of the time I don't have time to make normal oatmeal in the morning. I do like overnight oats, but if I didn't happen to make any the night before this is a good alternative. 

I find that Old Fashioned Oats are a bit too chewy in this application so I prefer the Quick Oats which are just Old Fashioned Oats that have been chopped up a bit. 

I include the ground flaxseed because it's a great way to get your daily dose of omega-3s, and it helps thicken up the oats.

Plant Based Brownie Cold Oats Cereal

Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS: 

1 cup quick oats

¼ tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp flax

1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

3 tbsp brown sugar (see notes for alternatives) 

1 cups plant milk

a few drops of vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS: 

1. In a high-sided bowl or container that will comfortably hold at least 2½ cups, add the oats, cinnamon, flax and cocoa.

2. Stir until the oats are coated with chocolate and everything is thoroughly mixed. 

3. Add the milk, sugar and vanilla. Stir to combine and enjoy! 

Notes: 

If you prefer not to use brown sugar you could also try half a mashed banana or 3 tbsp maple syrup.