Homemade Instant Oatmeal Mix

For a healthier and less expensive alternative to instant oatmeal packets, try this homemade instant oatmeal mix. Adapt the spices and add-ins to suit your taste and leave the jar on the counter for a quick and easy breakfast that beats cereal.

Servings per Recipe: 12 servings

Calories per Serving: 217

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 12

Ingredients

6 cups quick-cooking oats
1½ cups nonfat dry milk powder
¼ cup sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried fruit, dried apples, raisins, cranberries, blueberries, etc.
1 cup broken nut pieces, pecans, almonds, or walnuts
1 tablespoon cinnamon, optional, good if using dried apples

Instructions

Mix 6 cups quick-cooking oats, 1½ cups nonfat dry milk powder, ¼ cup sugar, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup dried fruit, 1 cup broken nut pieces, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon (optional, good if using dried apples) thoroughly in a large bowl. Crush any clumps of brown sugar to blend with other ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
To serve, mix ½ cup oatmeal mix with ⅓ cup boiling water. Mix well and let sit for 1 minute to thicken. Adjust the amount of water added for preferred consistency if needed.

Notes

If you find that the oatmeal is not as thick as you would like, try processing 1-2 cups of the dry quick oats in the blender before mixing them in with the rest of the ingredients.

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