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Homemade Instant Oatmeal

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Homemade Instant Oatmeal

What a busy weekend! I’ve been at the Blogalicious blogging conference and having a great time! I was tempted to not join #SundaySupper this week because of how busy I knew this week would be, but the theme was SO easy, I couldn’t pass it up!

This week’s theme is “5 Ingredients or Less”, hosted by Amber of Mama’s Blissful Bites (which just so happens to have one of the most fun blog headers!)  My contribution to the 5 Ingredients or Less #SundaySupper is Homemade Instant Oatmeal.

One of my favorite breakfasts is oatmeal, which I make all sorts of different ways. But, truth be told…the most common way I have it is a pre-made packet that comes from a box. But I’m trying to change that because I’m sure I could make it cheaper, plus have great control over ingredients such as sodium and sugar.

This is the recipe below that I use. You’ll notice it’s very basic and I purposely keep it that way so that each member of our family can add their own fruit, nuts, etc

To make Homemade Instant Oatmeal, the first step is to place 6 cups of old-fashioned rolled oat on a baking sheet. You place this in a 300 degree F oven to lightly toast them.

Homemade Instant Oatmeal

After toasting, place 4 cups of the oats, the brown sugar, and the salt in your food processor.

Homemade Instant Oatmeal

You process them with brown sugar and salt until everything is a rough powder.

Homemade Instant Oatmeal

The mixture, plus the remaining oats, is added to a storage container of your choice. I give it a label such as the one you see below.

Homemade Instant Oatmeal

To prepare, you mix 1/2 cup of oats with 1 to 1 /2 cups of boiling water. Cover with a plate and allow to sit for about 5 minutes. Then stir and serve.

NOTE: I generally always need more than 1 cup of water for the 1/2 cup of oats. But, in our house, we prefer to start with 1 cup boiling water to 1/2 cup of the oats and, if necessary, thin it out with a bit more hot water.

Top with fruit or nuts, if you like. I topped mine with a bit of dried cranberries.

Homemade Instant Oatmeal

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Homemade Instant Oatmeal

Homemade Instant Oatmeal
  • Author: Brandie Valenzuela
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Spread oats on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
  2. Place 4 cups of toasted oats, the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is a rough powder. Pour into a storage container of your choice and add remaining toasted oats. Mix well. Add a label to container, if you wish, that gives instructions below:
  3. To make a bowl of oatmeal, mix 1/2 cup of oats with 1 to 1 1/2 cups boiling water in a bowl. Cover bowl with a plate and allow to site for 5 minutes. Stir and top with fruit or nuts, if you wish. Serve.

Notes

–Will keep for about 4 weeks in airtight container in your cupboard

Keywords: 3 ingredients,

Source: The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying and Start Making — a great cookbook!

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Comments

  1. Patti says

    October 4, 2012 at 4:27 am

    Great idea! Quick and easy and not overloaded with sugar!

    Reply
  2. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    October 2, 2012 at 6:04 am

    I love this so much! So practical and great to have in the house when you want come oatmeal! what a great idea! thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Martin D. Redmond says

    October 1, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Such a versatile recipe. I can see adding some nuts to the mix! Had no idea you could make instant out of old-fashioned oats!

    Reply
  4. Crazy Kwistin says

    October 1, 2012 at 9:06 am

    I’ve never made my own oatmeal, this looks so fun and I bet would get the kids eating it too. Love it 🙂

    Reply
  5. Soni says

    October 1, 2012 at 6:51 am

    Wow, this is such a great idea especially in this weather when warm breakfasts feel so good! I’ m definitely going to be making a big batch of this 🙂

    Reply
  6. Megan says

    October 1, 2012 at 5:15 am

    Really neat idea! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    September 30, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    How simple! I need to do this for my son, he loves to have oatmeal in the morning.

    Reply
  8. Kim Bee says

    September 30, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    This is fabulous. I need to whip up some of this to send to my son. Love it!

    Reply
  9. Amanda says

    September 30, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    I can’t help but think this would be a cute gift to a family member or close friend – you could make different blends and wrap up a big jar with a cute ribbon!

    Reply
  10. Sarah says

    September 30, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Great idea! And so versatile too, I love the toasted oats. I would totally add maple sugar and dried apples too

    Reply
  11. Renee says

    September 30, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Interesting! Who knew instant oatmeal mix could be so easy to make at home.

    Reply
  12. Melanie says

    September 30, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    I am definitely saving this one! I can’t believe how much money we spend on instant oatmeal. This is so cheap and easy and a million times better! WOW! Thanks!

    Reply
  13. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    September 30, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    This is genius! I can’t wait to make a batch of it. Happy #SS!

    Reply
  14. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    September 30, 2012 at 11:59 am

    How easy and cost-effective! I definitely have to give this a try!

    Reply
  15. Hezzi-D says

    September 30, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Great idea and this is so much better then the packaged stuff that has tons of preservatives in it.

    Reply
  16. Karen Hartzell says

    September 30, 2012 at 9:56 am

    What a seriously cool idea! I have got to try this by adding my own favorite dried fruits like apricots!!! YUM!

    Reply
  17. Lane @ Supper for a Steal says

    September 30, 2012 at 9:34 am

    Great alternative to buying the little packets. I have tried making homemade instant oatmeal before at home, but I didn’t toast the oats first. Next time will try that! I keep them in individual sized mason jars so they are easy for my husband to grad on his way out the door and eat at work.

    Reply
  18. Bea says

    September 30, 2012 at 9:24 am

    What a fantastic idea! I will have to make a big batch soon 🙂

    Reply
  19. Family Foodie says

    September 30, 2012 at 9:23 am

    You have inspired me to try making homemade oatmeal… yum

    Reply
  20. Veronica Gantley says

    September 30, 2012 at 8:22 am

    This is such a great and simple idea. I will be it costs a lot less than those flavored oatmeal in the packet. Great job, not only is this five ingredients or less, but it is cheap and good for you!

    Reply
  21. Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious says

    September 30, 2012 at 6:30 am

    Great way to take charge of your breakfast!

    Reply
  22. Tara Noland says

    September 30, 2012 at 6:24 am

    Oh yummy, pass me a spoon!! I love oatmeal and never thought of making this up, great idea!!

    Reply
  23. Faye Leong says

    September 30, 2012 at 5:51 am

    This will be a perfect meal to start off the day!

    Reply
  24. sunithi says

    September 30, 2012 at 5:47 am

    Instant oatmeal ( store bought) has so much sodium !! So glad you have this home made version without added sodium. We all need to have some handy and I am making a batch of this to keep in my office ! Thanks for sharing !

    Reply
    • sunithi says

      September 30, 2012 at 5:48 am

      I meant without too much added sodium. The packs have way more than what you added 🙂

      Reply
  25. Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says

    September 30, 2012 at 5:36 am

    Easy and healthy…I love it.

    Reply
  26. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    September 30, 2012 at 5:30 am

    Fabulous! I’ll definitely be whipping up a batch asap!

    Reply
  27. Susan says

    September 30, 2012 at 5:27 am

    I love that you made your own instant oatmeal! Cost efficient and probably tastes so much better than the packaged stuff.

    Reply
  28. Stephanie{TheCookieADayChallenge} says

    September 30, 2012 at 4:55 am

    My boys love oatmeal, this recipe will be used often in our home, thank you!!!

    Reply
  29. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    September 30, 2012 at 4:53 am

    Perfect breakfast idea! I just love oats in every way. Happy Sunday!

    Reply
  30. diabeticFoodie says

    September 30, 2012 at 4:32 am

    Brilliant and so versatile. Great idea!

    Reply
  31. Laura Hunter says

    September 30, 2012 at 2:49 am

    I have always wondered what the difference between instant oatmeal and regular was, now I know. This is so simple to make and so much cheaper then buying the packets. Thanks for sharing, this is going to make breakfasts a lot simpler for me this winter.

    Reply
  32. baker street says

    September 30, 2012 at 1:51 am

    What a great idea! I think I’ll make myself a double batch of this. The additions and variations here are just endless. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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