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How To Make Your Own DIY Instant Oatmeal Packets

These DIY oatmeal packets are so easy to assemble, and are healthier, way cheaper, and more delicious than store bought! Use almost any pantry ingredient you have available to make lots of flavor combinations.

Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 packet
Calories: 188 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For each oatmeal packet:
  • 3 tablespoons quick oats
  • 1 pinch kosher salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped or sliced nuts almonds, pecans, peanuts, etc.
  • 1 tablespoon dried fruit dates, raisins, cranberries, apples, bananas, etc.
  • 1 teaspoon sugar brown or white

Instructions

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  1. Add all ingredients to a plastic baggie or small tupperware, and store on the shelf for up to 6 months.
  2. When you are ready to eat, add 1/2 to 3/4 cup hot water to the contents of the oatmeal packet in a bowl or mug. Allow to sit for one minute, stir, and eat!

Notes

  • Don't have quick oats? You can also use regular old fashioned oats, which will have more of a crunch when hot water is added.
  • Don't want to use sugar? Leave it out, and add honey or maple syrup after adding hot water to the oats.
  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 584mg (24%) Potassium 124mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 14g (28%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1packet

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188

% Daily Value*

Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 584mg 24%
Potassium 124mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 14g 28%
Iron 1mg 6%

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