Breakfast in a jar? Yes, please! Try there Make-Ahead Mason Jar Oatmeal. This cozy little number is part meal-prep magic, part hug-in-a-mug. The best part? You can batch-prep the oatmeal jars over the weekend and have a ready-to-go base waiting for you all week long. When Monday rolls around, just add hot milk or water and boom! Instant breakfast. 

To keep things fun (and to dodge the dreaded “same breakfast every day” slump), switch up your toppings as the week goes on: apples and cinnamon one day, a swirl of peanut butter and banana the next, maybe berries and dark chocolate to finish strong. Think of it as a breakfast canvas; customize it to match your mood, your taste buds, or whatever’s hanging out in your fridge.

Ingredients

Ingredients: 

Oatmeal base:

½ cup quick oats 

½ tablespoon brown sugar 

½ tsp cinnamon powder

Pinch of salt

1 cup milk or water

Apple cinnamon topping:

½ cup diced apples 

2 tsp maple syrup 

¼ tsp cinnamon 

Optional: chopped pecans or dark chocolate chips 

Directions

Oatmeal: 

1. In a mason jar, combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Seal and set aside until ready to use.
2. When ready to eat, add 1 cup of hot milk or boiling water to the dry mixture. Stir well, cover, and let sit for about 5 minutes, until thickened.
3. Enjoy as-is, or add the apple cinnamon topping before serving.

Apple Cinnamon Topping:

1. In a small saucepan, combine diced apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
2. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the apples soften and become fragrant.
3. Spoon the apple mixture over the prepared oats. Add pecans or dark chocolate chips, if desired.

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