Instant Oatmeal

-Aubrey

I found this at budget101.com. It was really easy and tasted just like the packets you buy. And I love how much cheaper it is!

What you need:
3 cups Quick-Cooking Oats
Salt (I left the salt out)
8 Small sized Zip Baggies (I used snack sized bags)

Put 1/2 cup oats in a blender and blend on high until powdery. Set aside in a small bowl, and repeat procedure with an additional 1/2 cup oats. If you're using a food processor (or VitaMix)you can do the 1 cup of oats in one batch.

Put the following ingredients into each zip baggie: 1/4 cup un-powdered oats, 2 Tbsp. powdered oats, and 1/8 tsp. salt.

Store in an airtight container. To Use: Empty packet into a bowl. Add 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir and let stand for 2 minutes. For thicker oatmeal, use less water - for thinner oatmeal, use more water. I microwaved mine just like the store bought ones--worked great!

Variations:
Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal- To each packet add 1 Tbsp. sugar, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, and 2 Tbsp. chopped dried apples.

Sweetened Oatmeal- To each packet add 1 Tbsp. sugar Brown Sugar

Cinnamon Oatmeal- To each packet add 1 Tbsp. brown sugar & 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Oatmeal w/Raisins & Brown Sugar- To each packet add 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar and 1 Tbsp. raisins.