Oatmeal Packets

Recipe Ingredients and Instructions to Download and Print: Oatmeal Packets Recipe and Instruction Sheet (PDF).

Serves: 1 | Serving size: 1 packet

Ingredients

1⁄2 cup quick oats
1 cup water or milk

Apple Cinnamon option
Add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons apples (chopped and dried)

Cinnamon Raisin option
Add 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar, 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons raisins

Cinnamon Spice option
Add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg

Cocoa option
Add 1 teaspoon baking cocoa and 1 teaspoon sugar, or 2 teaspoons “quick-type” chocolate drink powder

Sweetened option
Add 1 teaspoon sugar or 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar

Directions

1. Put quick oats and optional ingredients into a plastic snack or sandwich bag.
2. Seal bag and store for future use.
3. When ready to use, empty packet into microwave-safe bowl.
4. Stir in 1 cup of water or milk.
5. Microwave on high 2 1⁄2-3 minutes.
6. Stir before serving.

Variations

• Top with sliced fruit or dried fruit like banana chips or cranberries
• Add small pieces of walnuts or almonds