Real Home Cookin’
Instant Oatmeal Packets
Recipe by: Peggy Layton
With a little planning, cooking from scratch can fit easily into the busy modern lifestyle. One way you can save time is to prepare oatmeal packets that can be used as needed. If you want a hearty breakfast but don’t have much time, these Oatmeal Packets are a tasty and nutritious option.
Instant Oatmeal Packets (6 packets)
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups instant oatmeal
- 3/4 cup powdered oats
- 1/2 cup powdered milk
- 1/2 cup flavored apple bits (strawberry, peach or apple)
- 1/4 cup sweetened drink mix (lemonade, peach or apple drink)
- To make powdered oats, blend 3/4 cup of oats in the blender until powdery.
- Add all ingredients together and blend well.
- Divide ingredients into 6 zip lock baggies (1/2 cup each).
- To make oatmeal packets add 1 packet to 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Or cook in the microwave for 2 minutes.
- Serve with milk and a little sugar.
Variations: Substitute the flavored apple bits and fruit drink for the following - 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup raisins; 1/2 cup dried peach flavored apple bits and 1/4 cup powdered milk and 1 teaspoon sugar to taste; 1/2 cup dried strawberries, 1/4 cup powdered milk and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon sugar to taste.