To make oatmeal the old fashioned way, mix 1 cup of rolled oats with 1 cup of filtered water and 2 TBL yogurt, buttermilk, lemon juice or raw cider vinegar. Cover and leave on the counter for 12-24hrs. It’s important for the oats to soak in a warm kitchen or cupboard, not in a cold refrigerator.
After soaking, drain the water and rinse the oats. Then add 1 cup of additional water and a dash of sea salt, 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/8 tsp vanilla bean powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for several minutes. (watch as the bottom can burn easy if not checking/stirring it every minute or so)
Serve warm in a bowl with butter, cream, or raw milk. I also add maple syrup and pecans and fresh berries to mine.
You will notice how quickly soaked oats cook in comparison with non soaked. You will also notice how much more satisfied you feel eating soaked oatmeal and that you stay full longer.
After soaking, drain the water and rinse the oats. Then add 1 cup of additional water and a dash of sea salt, 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/8 tsp vanilla bean powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for several minutes. (watch as the bottom can burn easy if not checking/stirring it every minute or so)
Serve warm in a bowl with butter, cream, or raw milk. I also add maple syrup and pecans and fresh berries to mine.
You will notice how quickly soaked oats cook in comparison with non soaked. You will also notice how much more satisfied you feel eating soaked oatmeal and that you stay full longer.