Easy Instant Oatmeal
You can make your own instant oatmeal in just a few minutes using simple pantry ingredient you already have on hand! The basic mix recipe is from One Good Thing by Jillee!
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 186kcal
Ingredients
For the basic mix:
- 10 cups quick-cook oats
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
To make basic mix:
- Add 3 cups of the oats to a blender or food processor, and blend until powdered.
- Mix oats, powdered oats, brown sugar and salt together in large bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Portion out 1/2 cup mix into individual snack-size ziptop baggies, divide into smaller containers to add flavorings, or store plain mix in a large airtight container.
To make Maple & Brown Sugar variety:
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of powdered maple flavoring to 6 cups of oatmeal mix. Stir to combine. Store in airtight container.
To make Strawberries & Cream variety:
- Add 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries and 2-3 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk to 6 cups oatmeal mix.
To make Peaches & Cream variety:
- Add 1 cup freeze-dried peaches and 2-3 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk to 6 cups oatmeal mix.
When ready to eat:
- Place 1/2 cup oatmeal mix (either plain or flavored variety) in microwave safe bowl. Add 3/4 cup of water. Stir. Microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, depending on your microwave and your personal taste preferences. For our microwave, it's 1:35 on the dot for the sweet spot!
Nutrition
Serving: 24servings | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 183mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g