SPICED OATMEAL MIX
8 c. quick oats
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 t. salt
pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg
1-1/2 c. dried apple bits or raisins (crushed cannery apples work great)
Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Store in air tight container.
Per serving: 1/2 c. boiling water + 1/2 c. mix (can microwave about 1-2 minutes) Stove top time isn't much longer, about 1-2 minutes as well. When I'm doing this for the family it is faster to use a pan.
Variations: omit cinnamon and nutmeg. Can add powdered milk if desired. For peaches and cream or strawberries and cream, try dehydrated or frozen peaches or strawberries OR jam and omit sugar. Use evaporated milk as cream substitute or whole milk works great too. For banana nut: add crushed dehydrated bananas and chopped nuts of your choice.
Hi, my name is Lori Bennett. I appreciate our Blog. I see you want a recipe for Instant Oatmeal packets. Here's mine:
ReplyDeleteBlend 1/2 Cup of oats in blender until powdery. Then, into 10 lunch baggies and the following:
1/4 C non-powdered oats
2 T powdered oats (from above)
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar (optional)
Close baggie and store in a dry place.
To Prepare:
Empty packet int microwaveable bowl. Add 2/3 C water or milk. Microwave on HIGH about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir, eat and enjoy. For conventional cooking: Empty packet into bowl. Add 1/2 C boiling water, stir, cover, allow to sit about 2 minutes. Stir. Add milk if desired. (Can add raisins, craisins, or other dried fruit, prior to cooking. Experiment with flavorings and have fun.)