Make-Your-Own Instant Oatmeal Mix at home
- Yield 18
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 5 minutes
- Total 10 minutes
Make-Your-Own Instant Oatmeal Mix at home is a breakfast recipe on Avoteb. The yield on the card is 18. Plan on 10 minutes from start to plate. The amounts and the method are both on this page.
Ingredients
Yield: 18 servings
- 4 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup chopped dried tart cherries, dried blueberries, or chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup flaxseeds or raw pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
- 1/3 cup lightly-packed coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Method
In a large storage container or freezer bag, combine the oats, almonds, dried fruit, flaxseeds, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to combine.
To prepare a single serving of oatmeal on the stove: Pour 2/3 cup water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over a hot burner. Whisk the oatmeal mix again to ensure that it's evenly blended, then pour 1/3 cup of the oatmeal mixture into the boiling water. Whisk to combine, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it bubble gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the oats have absorbed most of the water and are creamy in texture, 5 to 7 minutes.
To prepare a single serving of oatmeal in the microwave: Stir the oatmeal mix again to ensure that it's evenly blended. Mix 1/3 cup of the mix and 2/3 cup of the water in a microwave-safe bowl (use a slightly larger bowl than you think you'll need, so the oatmeal doesn't bubble over). Microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes, pausing to stir if necessary to prevent overflow, until the oats have absorbed most of the water and are creamy in texture.
The oatmeal will thicken up a bit more as it cools. Let the oatmeal rest for a few minutes, until it reaches a palatable temperature. Whisk again, add any garnishes that you might like, and serve.
Leftover dry mix will keep at room temperature for up to 3 months, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
