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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 Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: Homemade Instant Oatmeal
Servings: 18 bowls in base mix
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

Base Mix*

  • 5 cups (450 g) old-fashioned oats
  • cup (133 g) light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup (32 g) powdered milk
  • 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 freeze-dried peaches
  • ¼ cup (32 g) powdered milk

Blueberries and Cream

  • 1 recipe base mix
  • 2 cups dried blueberries
  • ¼ cup (32 g) powdered milk

Strawberries and Cream

  • 1 recipe base mix
  • 2 cups freeze dried strawberries
  • ¼ cup (32 g) powdered milk

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

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, powdered milk, and salt. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • You can store the oatmeal as is, or choose your favorite flavor options, and add those ingredients to your base mix.
  • Place the mixture in individual baggies or a large sealable container for storage.

To Prepare

  • 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.
  • 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

Serving: 18bowls (base mix) | Calories: 75kcal