This homemade instant oatmeal recipe makes convenient packets that are lower in sugar, carbs, and sodium than store-bought oatmeal, but higher in protein and fibre! A quick and easy way to make healthier choices on the go!
Prep Time:20 minutesmins
Cook Time:1 minutemin
Total Time:21 minutesmins
12
Ingredients
Master Mix:
3cupsof quick cooking oats
1/2cupinstant skim milk powder
1/3cupchia seeds
1/4cupground flax seeds
3tbspbrown sugar
1/8tspsalt
Instructions
Take one cup of the oats and pulse in a food processor or blender until the flakes are broken up. You'll have a mixture of powder and flake pieces.
Stir together the rest of the master mix.
Scoop out 1/3 cup into 12 containers that have a 1 cup capacity. Think mason jar, Tupperware, etc. Alternatively, use plastic zip bags and dump into a bowl when it's time to eat.
Add in your favourite mix-ins! See notes for ideas.
When you want to enjoy some oatmeal, boil water and add 1/3 cup water to each serving. Stir and allow to sit for 15-30 seconds before eating.
Choose the flavours you want to make and then add the following to each serving: