Instant Oatmeal Recipe
Our DIY Instant Oatmeal Packets are so easy, quick, and healthier than store-bought! Customize each packet with endless flavor combinations, making breakfast a breeze!
Servings: 12 Single Serve Packets
Calories: 148kcal
Equipment
- 12 snack size bags or small 8oz containers , (I used these bags, and wrote with sharpy on them, to label the different flavors)https://amzn.to/4aMn1yc
Ingredients
- 4 cups quick oats
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar , (or omit sweetener and mix in sugar, honey, or maple syrup after cooking)
Instructions
Assemble Packets:
- Mix dry oatmeal ingredients together. Divide heaping 1/3 cup portions between 12 snack bags or small containers. Add desired mix-ins (see ideas in Notes). Label bags. Store in a cool dry place for up to several months.
To Prepare Instant Oatmeal:
- Hot Water Method: Add oatmeal packet contents to a bowl and stir in 2/3 cup boiling water. Rest for a few minutes, until most of the water has absorbed, before eating.
- Microwave Method: Add oatmeal packet contents to a bowl and stir in ¾ cup water (or use milk for a creamier option). Cook for 1 or 1.5 minutes, until most of the liquid has absorbed.
- Serve topped with additional sweetener, if needed, and a splash of milk.
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Notes
Variations:
1/3 cup quick cook oats
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon ground flax seed
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
water: 2/3 for boiling water method or ¾ cup for microwave method Gluten-free Adaptations: Use gluten-free oats.
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- Cold Overnight Oats: Add oatmeal packet to a jar or container with a lid. Stir in 2/3 cup milk or dairy free milk, and 2 Tablespoons yogurt (any flavor). Refrigerate overnight.
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- Flavor Add In Ideas:
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- Protein Powder (any flavor): 2 teaspoons per individual packet
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- Dried Fruit: Raisins, craisins, cherries - 1 Tablespoon per individual packet
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- Chopped Nuts: Walnuts, almonds, pecans - 1 Tablespoon per individual packet
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- Chocolate Peanut Butter: 2 teaspoons powdered peanut butter + 1 teaspoon cocoa powder or chocolate chips
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- Apple Cinnamon – 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated apples + 1/8 teaspoon additional cinnamon
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- Pina Colada: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated pineapple + 1 Tablespoon coconut flakes
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- Strawberries and Cream: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated strawberries + ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder (or vanilla extract stirred in after cooking.
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- Blueberries and Cream: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated blueberries + ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder (or vanilla extract stirred in after cooking.
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- Flavor Add In Ideas:
1/3 cup quick cook oats
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon ground flax seed
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
water: 2/3 for boiling water method or ¾ cup for microwave method Gluten-free Adaptations: Use gluten-free oats.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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