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!
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.
Notes
- Variations:
- For 1 Single Packet of Instant Oatmeal:1/3 cup quick cook oats1 teaspoon chia seeds1 teaspoon ground flax seed1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamonPinch kosher salt1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)water: 2/3 for boiling water method or ¾ cup for microwave method
- Gluten-free Adaptations: Use gluten-free oats.
- 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.
- 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.
Flavor Add In Ideas:
Protein Powder (any flavor): 2 teaspoons per individual packet
Dried Fruit: Raisins, craisins, cherries - 1 Tablespoon per individual packet
Chopped Nuts: Walnuts, almonds, pecans - 1 Tablespoon per individual packet
Chocolate Peanut Butter: 2 teaspoons powdered peanut butter + 1 teaspoon cocoa powder or chocolate chips
Apple Cinnamon – 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated apples + 1/8 teaspoon additional cinnamon
Pina Colada: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated pineapple + 1 Tablespoon coconut flakes
Strawberries and Cream: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated strawberries + ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder (or vanilla extract stirred in after cooking.
Blueberries and Cream: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated blueberries + ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder (or vanilla extract stirred in after cooking.
Flavor Add In Ideas:
Protein Powder (any flavor): 2 teaspoons per individual packet
Dried Fruit: Raisins, craisins, cherries - 1 Tablespoon per individual packet
Chopped Nuts: Walnuts, almonds, pecans - 1 Tablespoon per individual packet
Chocolate Peanut Butter: 2 teaspoons powdered peanut butter + 1 teaspoon cocoa powder or chocolate chips
Apple Cinnamon – 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated apples + 1/8 teaspoon additional cinnamon
Pina Colada: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated pineapple + 1 Tablespoon coconut flakes
Strawberries and Cream: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated strawberries + ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder (or vanilla extract stirred in after cooking.
Blueberries and Cream: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated blueberries + ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder (or vanilla extract stirred in after cooking.
- Protein Powder (any flavor): 2 teaspoons per individual packet
- Protein Powder (any flavor): 2 teaspoons per individual packet
- Dried Fruit: Raisins, craisins, cherries - 1 Tablespoon per individual packet
- Dried Fruit: Raisins, craisins, cherries - 1 Tablespoon per individual packet
- Chopped Nuts: Walnuts, almonds, pecans - 1 Tablespoon per individual packet
- Chopped Nuts: Walnuts, almonds, pecans - 1 Tablespoon per individual packet
- Chocolate Peanut Butter: 2 teaspoons powdered peanut butter + 1 teaspoon cocoa powder or chocolate chips
- Chocolate Peanut Butter: 2 teaspoons powdered peanut butter + 1 teaspoon cocoa powder or chocolate chips
- Apple Cinnamon – 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated apples + 1/8 teaspoon additional cinnamon
- Apple Cinnamon – 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated apples + 1/8 teaspoon additional cinnamon
- Pina Colada: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated pineapple + 1 Tablespoon coconut flakes
- Pina Colada: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated pineapple + 1 Tablespoon coconut flakes
- Strawberries and Cream: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated strawberries + ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder (or vanilla extract stirred in after cooking.
- Strawberries and Cream: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated strawberries + ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder (or vanilla extract stirred in after cooking.
- Blueberries and Cream: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated blueberries + ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder (or vanilla extract stirred in after cooking.
- Blueberries and Cream: 2 Tablespoons chopped dehydrated blueberries + ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder (or vanilla extract stirred in after cooking.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Single Serve Packets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.