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Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets

Make a batch of Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets for a fraction of the cost of the store-bought version. Plus, there's no unnecessary additives or ingredients!
Prep Time4 minutes
Total Time4 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Shani W.

Equipment

  • Small Storage Bags

Ingredients
  

Base Recipe (Makes 10)

  • 5 cups quick oats
  • 1 tsp. salt

For Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal, Add:

  • 1 teaspoon maple sugar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For Banana Nut Oatmeal, Add:

  • ¼ cup freeze-dried bananas
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar

For Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal, Add:

  • ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 2 teaspoons powdered milk
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar

For Blueberry Cheesecake Oatmeal, Add:

  • ¼ cup freeze-dried blueberries
  • 2 teaspoons cheesecake pudding mix
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar

For Apple Pie Oatmeal, Add:

  • ¼ cup freeze-dried apples
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar

For Cinnamon Roll Latte Oatmeal, Add:

  • 1 ½ teaspoons espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons powdered milk
  • 2 teaspoons maple sugar

Preparation Ingredients

  • 1 cup water or milk

Instructions

Base Recipe (Makes 10)

  • Mix together the oats and salt, then divide into 10 different storage bags or containers.
    Each portion will have ½ cup of oats.
  • Next, add in the various ingredients to create your favorite flavor combinations.

Maple Brown Sugar

  • For each packet, add in 1 tsp. maple sugar, 1 tsp. brown sugar, and 1 tsp. cinnamon.

Banana Nut

  • For each packet, mix in ¼ cup freeze-dried bananas, 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, and 2 teaspoons brown sugar.

Strawberries and Cream

  • For each packet, pour in ¼ cup of freeze-dried strawberries, 2 teaspoons of powdered milk, and 2 teaspoons of brown sugar.

Blueberry Cheesecake

  • For each packet, mix in ¼ cup freeze-fried blueberries, 2 teaspoons of cheesecake-flavored pudding mix, and 2 teaspoons of brown sugar.

Apple Pie

  • For each packet, pour in ¼ cup freeze-dried apples, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon allspice, and 2 teaspoons brown sugar.

Cinnamon Roll Latte

  • For each packet, mix in 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons powdered milk, and 2 teaspoons of maple sugar.

To Prepare

  • Microwave Instructions:
    Add the instant oatmeal packet to a microwave-safe bowl. Pour in 1 cup of liquid, either water or milk.
    Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring halfway. Add any additional liquid as needed to reach your desired consistency.
    Stovetop Instructions:
    Whisk one instant oatmeal packet into 1 cup of liquid, either water or milk.
    Stir on medium-low heat until thickened. Add any additional liquid as needed to reach your desired consistency.

Notes

To make these taste and feel even more like the store-bought mixes, pulse some extra oats in a food processor. Add 2 teaspoons of that oat flour to each packet.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg