Easy Instant Oatmeal

An easy from scratch recipe for instant oatmeal. The flavoring possibilities are endless

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 11

Servings

Calories 351kcal

Author Chellie Schmitz

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

Apple Pie

4 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 tsp Apple pie spice
1 1/2 cups diced dried apples
6 tablespoons brown sugar

Cranberry Coconut

4 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups craisins
3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

Place oats in a food processor or blender and pulse until they are broken down, but not flour.

Apple Pie

Add apple pie spice, dried apples and brown sugar, stir well.
Stir and store in an airtight container.

Cranberry Coconut

Add craisins, coconut, and brown sugar, stir well.

To serve:

Mix 1/3 cup oatmeal with 2/3 cups boiling water.

Notes

If you don't have apple pie spice you can easily make it:
4 Tbs cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground allspice

To make the cooked oatmeal thinner, add a bit more water; if you like thicker oatmeal add a little bit less water.

You can pre-measure 1/3 cup of the oatmeal and place it in a snack size zip lock bag. This makes it especially easy for kids to make their own breakfast, or to take it to the office with you.

Microwave instructions: Mix 1/3 cup oatmeal and 2/3 cups water together in a microwave safe bowl. Cook for 1 minute, stir. Cook for additional minute if needed.

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