Instant Oatmeal Packets

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An alternative for the expensive pre-packaged oatmeal packets.

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Instant Oatmeal Packets Ingredients

6 cups oats (quick cooking works best)	8 small zip-like baggies
salt

Instructions for Instant Oatmeal Packets

Put the following into each baggie: 1/2 cup regular oats, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Store in an airtight container. This makes a larger portion than the store-bought packet.

To serve, empty packet into a bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water. Stir and let stand for 2 minutes. Adjust water amount for thicker or thinner oatmeal. Can also be made in the microwave for 90 seconds.

Try some of the following variations:

Sweetened Oatmeal: Add 2 T. sugar

Brown Sugar/Cinnamon Oatmeal: Add 2 T. brown sugar and 1/2 t. cinnamon

Raisins and Brown Sugar: Add 2 T. packed brown sugar and 2 T. raisins.

Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal: Add 2 T. sugar, 1/2 t. cinnamon, & 4 T. Chopped dried apples

Fruit and Cream Oatmeal: Add 2 T. non-dairy coffee creamer and 4 T. dried fruit

Health Nut Oatmeal: Add 4 T. any kind of wheat germ

Main Ingredient: OatsCuisine: Uncategorized