Instant Oatmeal Packets
Prep these packets ahead of time for an easy breakfast on the go.
Servings 8 packets
Cost $0.16 per serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups quick oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 resealable bags or containers with lids
Instructions
- Put 1 cup of oats into blender or food processor and whirl at high speed until oats are a flour-like consistency.
- Place 2 Tablespoons of the blended oats, ¼ cup quick oats, and a dash of salt into 8 small containers with lids or resealable plastic bags.
- When ready to serve, empty contents of one container into bowl. Add ¾ cup boiling water. Stir and let stand for 3 minutes. Add more or less water for desired thickness.
Notes
Variations
- Apple-Cinnamon: Add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 Tablespoons chopped dried apples to each packet.
- Brown Sugar & Raisins: Add 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1 Tablespoon raisins to each packet.
- Sweetened Oats: Add 1 teaspoon sugar to each packet.
- Wheat Germ: Add 2 Tablespoons wheat germ to each packet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1packet