Homemade Oatmeal Mix
Make this recipe for homemade oatmeal mix and store in jars for an easy breakfast. Adjust sugar, and add dried apple, nuts, and more for the best flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 cups oats quick cooking
- 2 cups add-ins see list in notes
- 1 cup brown sugar or to taste
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon optional
Instructions
Assemble the Jars
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Portion into one cup individual servings and pour into half-pint Mason jars or small Ziplock bags. Pro-Tip: You can also store the prepared oats in one large container and spoon out a cup of oats or the amount you need when cooking.
Cooking the Oatmeal
- Dump one portion of instant oatmeal mix into a small pot and cover with 1½ cups of water. Increase the water ratio in equal amounts (1 cup of oats to 1½ cups water) if cooking multiple servings.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The oatmeal is cooked and ready to eat when the water is absorbed.
- Serve warm as is or with butter and a little fresh cream.
Notes
- Nutrition facts do not include mix-ins.
- Mix In Options
- Berries – Here on the homestead, we grow raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries. Dehydrating berries to use with this oatmeal mix would be a delicious addition.
- Apples – Dried apples are great, but you can also add fresh apples to the cooking process. Just don't add them to the dry mix unless they are dried.
- Cinnamon – A sprinkle of cinnamon is so good!
- Walnuts – Pecans are good too!
- Almonds – Slivered almonds are great for some added protein.
- Chia Seeds – Add more fiber to the oats by adding chia seeds.
- Coconut – The nutty sweetness of coconut is perfect with oatmeal.
- Chocolate Chips – Ok, maybe not the healthiest choice, but sometimes you just need a bit of chocolate!
- Peanut Butter – Add a spoonful of peanut butter after the oats are cooked for extra protein. Ever made homemade peanut butter? It’s worth the five-minute effort!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 593mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 6gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
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