Kody Hanner
Homemade instant oatmeal packets are some of my favorite quick and cheap breakfast options. They cost very little to make and the kids love them! They are hardier than anything you can buy at the store, cost way less to make and are better for you.
Oatmeal Packet Assembly Line
I always make them as an assembly line. I take a box of sandwich baggies and fold them out so they stand up on the table. Then I fill all of them with the oatmeal, then the sugar, and on down the line one at a time. Then I seal and label them all. Don’t be afraid to double the packets for big kids and dads.
Ingredients
¼ cup quick oats
1 Tbs Brown Sugar
1 Tbs Powdered milk
1 Tbs Non-Dairy Powdered Creamer
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp oat flour (can run oats in blender quickly)
Variations of the Oatmeal Packets
The basic packet is very tasty and even that can some variations like using maple flakes instead of brown sugar (this is my favorite).
Fruit
Add ½ Tbs store bought or homemade dried fruit powder, and chopped dry fruit if wanted
Apple Cinnamon
Add 2 Tbs of dried apples and ¼ tsp cinnamon (or apple pie spice)
Maple and Brown Sugar
Add an additional Tbs of brown sugar and maple flavor or flakes
Honey Nut
Add 1 Tbs honey powder and chopped nuts of your choice
Storage
Keep all the oatmeal packets in a box or container.
Oatmeal Packet Preparation
Pour oatmeal packet into a bowl and add ¼- 1/3 cup boiling water in and stir well.
DIY Oatmeal Packet
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Quick Oats
- 1 Tbs Brown Sugar
- 1 Tbs Powdered Milk
- 1 Tbs Non-Daily Creamer
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Oat Flour
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together
- Add 1/4-1/2 cup boiling water