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Homemade Instant Oatmeal
5 from 2 votes

Homemade Instant Oatmeal

Create your own delicious (and easy!) Homemade Instant Oatmeal with no added sugar or preservatives. Customize your flavors and save money!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 18 bowls in base mix
Calories: 75 kcal
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients

Base Mix*
  • 5 cups old-fashioned oats 450 g
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar packed, 133 g
  • ¼ cup powdered milk 32 g
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Apple Cinnamon
  • 1 recipe base mix
  • 2 cups freeze-dried apples
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Peaches and Cream
  • 1 recipe base mix
  • 2 cups peach freeze-dried
  • ¼ cup powdered milk 32 g
Blueberries and Cream
  • 1 recipe base mix
  • 2 cups dried blueberries
  • ¼ cup powdered milk 32 g
Strawberries and Cream
  • 1 recipe base mix
  • 2 cups freeze dried strawberries
  • ¼ cup powdered milk 32 g
Pumpkin Spice
  • 1 recipe base mix
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Cinnamon Raisin
  • 1 recipe base mix
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups raisins
Peanut Butter Banana
  • 1 recipe base mix
  • 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
  • ¼ cup freeze-dried bananas chopped

Instructions

Base Mix
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  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, powdered milk, and salt. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  2. You can store the oatmeal as is, or choose your favorite flavor options, and add those ingredients to your base mix.
  3. Place the mixture in individual baggies or a large sealable container for storage.
To Prepare
  1. Add ⅓ cup of the oat mixture into a medium bowl. Add ⅔ cup of water and stir to combine. Transfer the bowl to the microwave for 90 seconds.
  2. Let the oatmeal rest at room temperature for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and cooled slightly.

Notes

  • *To make maple brown sugar oatmeal, just add maple syrup to the base mix before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 18bowls (base mix) Calories 75kcal (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18 bowls in base mix

Amount Per Serving

Calories 75

% Daily Value*

Serving 18bowls (base mix)
Calories 75kcal 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.