Did you know you can make your own instant oatmeal packets? This can be much cheaper, especially if you buy your oats at a bulk food store. I used to use this recipe all the time when I worked full time. In the morning I could just grab a pkt, throw the water in and eat.
Homemade Instant Oatmeal
(Makes 8 Packets)
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3 Cups Quick Cooking Oatmeal
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Salt
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Put 1 cup oatmeal in the blender or food processor and blend to a powder (you may want to do this 1/2 C at a time).
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In each of 8 zipper style baggies 1/4 cup un-powdered oats, 2 tablespoons powdered oats, and 1/8 teaspoons salt.
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To use: Empty packet into a bowl. Add 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir and let stand for 2 minutes. For thicker oatmeal, use less water – for thinner oatmeal, use more water.
You can adapt this recipe to many different flavors. For brown sugar oatmeal add 1TBS packed brown sugar to each. You can also add raisins, splenda, chopped dried apples, or even make a fruit and cream version by adding 1TBS powdered creamer and 2TBS dried fruit.
Enjoy!
Thanks for the recipe!
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I just came across this recipe and cant wait to try it! i usally make reg oatmeal for my girls, but think i will try this. i think i have some quick oats here somewhere. how long do the packs last? just wondering how much i can make at a time. 🙂 thanks for these recipies!