Breakfast Cookie Dough Morning Oatmeal ~ quick 'n' easy, no cooking required!

When I make a batch of my breakfast cookies, I always like eat some of the 'dough', straight from the bowl.  It tastes so good and since it has to sit there 10 minutes before going into the oven, I just have to sneak a bite...or two.  When I was making a batch the other morning, I kept eating it because I hadn't had any breakfast yet.  That's when it hit me ~ why not just make it like that for a quick, no-cook breakfast??  Sometimes, I can't see the forest for the trees.  :)

Breakfast Cookie Dough Morning Oatmeal ~ no cooking required!

serves one

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal (old fashioned or quick, not instant)
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 banana, diced
• 1 Tbsp raisins (or dried cranberries)
• 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts (or nut of choice)
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

 Optional add-ins ~

• chia or flax seeds ~ to sprinkle on
• carob or chocolate chips ~ for a special treat
• cocoa powder ~ to stir in for a hit of chocolate flavor (use with a sweetener)
• maple syrup or honey ~ to drizzle on
• milk of choice ~ for pouring over when serving
• sliced fruit of choice ~ for extra fruitiness

Directions 

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and let the breakfast cookie dough sit for 10 minutes while you go about your morning routine.  Enjoy as is or get creative with the optional add-ins.  Some days I add milk, other days I add more fruit ~ all depends on my mood.  :)