Homemade Instant Oatmeal

• servings: 18 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 22 minutes

Ingredients

5 cups (450 g) old-fashioned oats

⅔ cup (133 g) light brown sugar (packed)

¼ cup (32 g) powdered milk

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 recipe base mix

2 cups freeze-dried apples

1 teaspoon cinnamon

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2 cups freeze-dried peaches

¼ cup (32 g) powdered milk

1 recipe base mix

2 cups dried blueberries

¼ cup (32 g) powdered milk

1 recipe base mix

2 cups freeze dried strawberries

¼ cup (32 g) powdered milk

1 recipe base mix

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 recipe base mix

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups raisins

1 recipe base mix

2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter

¼ cup freeze-dried bananas, (chopped)

Directions

Base Mix

Combine base ingredients.

In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, powdered milk, and salt. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Add optional flavor ingredients.

You can store the oatmeal as is, or choose your favorite flavor options, and add those ingredients to your base mix.

Store.

Place the mixture in individual baggies or a large sealable container for storage.

To Prepare

Add water. Microwave.

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 oatmeal rest.

Let the oatmeal rest at room temperature for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and cooled slightly.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 18 bowls (base mix)
• Calories: 75 kcal