Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets are AMAZING and such an easy breakfast for busy mornings! By making your own homemade instant oatmeal packet you will save yourself a ton of money! You can also determine the ingredients you want to use. This is a great tip for back-to-school. Simply prep your packets and stash in your pantry. Each morning you can have breakfast ready in minutes!
My son loves to have oatmeal every morning or as an afternoon snack. This is a huge money saver for me. You can modify this recipe to be gluten free by using gluten free oats. This recipe can be microwaved or cooked on the stove depending on what type of oats you use. I love how easy they are to make and they save me both time and money in the morning.
You can include some additional items like blueberries, strawberries or bananas that you can add after they are cooked. You can choose if you want to add a sweetener like brown sugar, honey, granulated sugar or sugar substitute. I like to add a splash of almond milk or coconut milk to mine after prepared. I hope you enjoy this great money saving easy breakfast idea! Trust us you will be glad you did! If your family loves to eat oatmeal for breakfast this is tip is for you!
OATMEAL RECIPE ROUNDUP
Overnight No Cook Refrigerator Oatmeal
No Bake Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar granulated sugar or sugar substitute
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 TBSP chocolate chips
- 2 TBP raisins
- 2 TBP craisins
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients into a ziploc bag and place in pantry.
When ready to prepare:
- Pour instant oatmeal packet into a bowl and add 3/4 cup water.
- Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, until cooked.
- Stir and serve.
- You can also cook in a saucepan on the stove, if you prefer.
- To make gluten free use gluten free oats and follow package directions for preparation.
Recipe Notes
Store in an airtight container or freeze for up to three months.
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Shelley is a boy mom, marine wife, and is blessed with an amazing family. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
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Organize365
October 1, 2012 at 9:11 pmI just bought 4 boxes of instant oatmeal WITHOUT coupons! I am SO doing this when we run out!
Thanks!
🙂
Lisa
Robin
October 1, 2012 at 9:33 pmThis looks great! Do you need to do it with the Instant Oats or do regular oats work too?
Melissa @ spm
October 1, 2012 at 10:06 pmYou can use regular or instant depending on which way your prefer to make them.
Lazy Budget Chef
October 2, 2012 at 9:29 amThis is a great idea for the kiddos. I do something similar for breakfast at work. In my case, I put it all in a small Pyrex bowl with a lid. That way I have a bowl for my oatmeal with me.
Angela
February 6, 2013 at 2:38 pmYou can also try bending half of the oats before you package them to get more of that store-bought texture.
Nancy Bowers
November 11, 2013 at 8:57 pmhttp://www.pinterest.com/pin/518125132101726737/
Su
January 18, 2014 at 6:37 amThis is great. I add a little pinch of salt to our baggies, too. thx
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
August 22, 2017 at 12:36 pmGreat tip Su!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
August 22, 2017 at 12:36 pmWe love these easy Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets. A great way to save money!
Adriana Elizabeth
October 3, 2018 at 4:34 amWhat are the measurements for the base ingredients?