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Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kids
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 10 -12
Author: Amanda @AFewShortCuts.com
Super easy homemade instant oatmeal packets put boxed packets to shame!
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Quick-Cooking Oats
  • 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp mixins dried fruit, chocolate, nuts, etc.

Instructions

  • In a food processor pulse 1 cup of oats until coarse powder.
  • Mix powder oats with whole oats and brown sugar in large bowl.
  • Mix in your flavor options...listed below.
  • Place 1/3 Cup Oatmeal Mix in each ziploc bag or single serve container.
  • To serve: Empty packet into a bowl. Add 3/4 cup boiling water or hot milk. Stir and let stand for 2 minutes.
  • For thicker oatmeal, use less liquid - for thinner oatmeal, use more liquid.

Notes

Gluten Free

Make sure you buy Certified Gluten Free Oats.

Dairy Free

Do not use powdered milk option. Use Milk alternative as a liquid for creamy oatmeal.

Mixins (Customize it to your taste)

  • Craisins/Raisins
  • Any Type of Dried Fruit
  • Cinnamon
  • Powdered Milk (for a creamy taste)
  • Sprinkles
  • Pop Rocks (Fun Exploding Oatmeal)
  • Chocolate Chips