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Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets

July 6, 2013 SimplySherryl 16 Comments

Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets

Have you priced the instant oatmeal lately? Geesh..going up every time we buy it. So, while making it one morning I got to looking at what is in it and decided to give it a shot. Not bad and the best part is that it can be made for less than a dime a serving!

Homemade Instant Oatmeal

Ingredients:

  • 10 cups of quick oats
  • 2 cups of brown sugar (we usually make it with Splenda Brown)
  • 1 cup of non dairy coffee creamer

Homemade Instant Oatmeal

 

Instructions:

There are two ways to make this… Simple and Just too easy!

1. Just too easy:
Combine all ingredients together, mix well. Store in airtight container or place 1/2 cup of mix into a baggie and label with cooking directions.

2. Simple:
Place half the oats in a large bowl with the sugar and creamer. Put other half in a large baggie and crush with the back of a spoon. (You can also pull out the food processor but the kids like beating the baggie – joys of being a mom). Once the oats are crushed, mix together with other ingredients. Store in airtight container or place 1/2 cup of mix into a baggie and label with cooking directions.

Homemade Instant Oatmeal

When ready to eat: Mix 1/2 cup of oatmeal mix with 3/4 cup of hot water.

Homemade Instant Oatmeal

You can add anything you like to this mixture. I like to toss in a few raisins or dried cherries.

What do you like in your oatmeal?

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Comments

  1. Angela S. says

    July 15, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    I’m going to do this. It will save so much money instead of buying the prepackaged ones. Thanks for sharing such a great idea!

    Reply
  2. Sherry Conrad says

    July 11, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    These would come in so handy for the kids on those busy days. Thanks for the share.

    Reply
  3. Sharon Braswell says

    July 11, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    This is great for people who want to save money and stretch their oatmeal! I use the Old Fashioned Oatmeal now after going Vegan though.
    Thank You!

    Reply
  4. JanD says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    I’ve stopped eating flavored instant oatmeal packets a long time ago because of the high sugar content. I just eat the old-fashioned version and love to put fresh fruits like strawberry in it.

    Reply
  5. Bayle Stoneback says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    you cannot beat less than $.10 a serving

    Reply
  6. Sarah L says

    July 10, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    I eat a lot of oatmeal, mostly in the cooler months. This is a good idea. I like blueberries in my oatmeal.

    Reply
  7. Dee from MadameDeals says

    July 9, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Didn’t know it was that easy to do, I’m definitely trying this.

    Reply
  8. Deborah D says

    July 9, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Definitely will make this!!

    Reply
  9. Maria Iemma says

    July 8, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Great idea – this is one of those that I think to myself why didn’t I think of it? Will be saving money thanks to you.

    Reply
  10. md kennedy says

    July 8, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    What a great idea, except I’d use whole rolled oats. And my oatmeal MUST have raisins!

    Reply
  11. Susan Broughton says

    July 7, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Any ideas or measurements to make the flavored packets like apple cinnamon or strawberries and cream? elaineb1@ymail.com

    Reply
    • Sherryl says

      July 7, 2013 at 11:25 PM

      Here are a couple of suggestions:
      Just add to the basic packets

      Apples w/Cinnamon
      1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
      1-2 tablespoons dried apples, chopped

      Raisins w/Cinnamon
      1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
      1-2 tablespoons raisins

      Cinnamon Spice
      1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
      1/8 teaspoon nutmeg or other favorite ground spice

      Other Flavors: Dried fruit of choice – about 1- 2 tablespoons of your favorite dried chopped fruit

      You can also use powdered milk (1 tablespoon) for a creamer flavor.

      Hope that gives you a couple of ideas.

      Reply
  12. natalie parvis says

    July 6, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Great idea. I think I’d add some cinnamon and brown sugar.

    Reply
  13. Jessica Lodge says

    July 6, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    This is a great idea, especially for kids but it’s also just as easy to put 1/2 cup of old fashioned oats 1 cup of water in the microwave for 3 minutes. Even better we put it in coconut milk instead of water so that you need no sugar.

    Reply
  14. Susan Johnson says

    July 6, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Oddly, I never thought about using coffee creamer in my oatmeal, though now that I think about it, when you pour the Quaker instant oatmeal packets, there is some powder, which I kind of just thought was some kind of flavorer. Thanks for the recipe and measurements!

    Reply
  15. Denise Taylor-Dennis says

    July 6, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    This is an interesting idea I never thought of making my own. This is super easy.

    Reply

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