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Ingredients Needed:
How to make Instant Oatmeal Flavors:
Make Packets: Mix dry oatmeal ingredients together then divide heaping ⅓ cup portions between 12 snack bags or small containers. Add desired mix-ins (See notes below). Cook 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 desired and a splash of milk.
Instant Oatmeal Flavor Mix-ins:
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 + ⅛ 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.
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 for a few hours or overnight.
More Make-Ahead Breakfasts:
Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches Chocolate Overnight Oats Strawberry Overnight Oats Chia Pudding Healthy Granola Instant Pot Yogurt Breakfast Burritos Breakfast Casserole Breakfast Taquitos French Toast Casserole
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