Pour all the base dry ingredients and base liquid ingredients into a mason jar (8 ounces or larger). Add any optional dry ingredients desired, and/or any optional liquid ingredients to the jar as well. You can add one optional ingredient, multiple optional ingredients, or none. The optional ingredients (and spice) allow you to customize the oats to your liking.
Stir the ingredients until well combined. Refrigerate the oats overnight. The oats may be kept in the fridge for 2-3 days. Alternatively, you can make multiple jars of dry oat mixes, seal the jars, and store them away in the pantry or fridge until you're ready to add the liquid ingredients. Once the liquid is added, store the oats in the fridge and serve within 2-3 days.
To enjoy, add any optional toppings to the top of the oats. I personally like to top my oats with a nut butter, banana or berries, and hemp seeds. Enjoy. This recipe makes enough for one serving (1 cup).
