Post by Loupy on Oct 30, 2017 11:44:44 GMT -7
DIY Instant Oatmeal Packets + 8 Flavor Combinations You’ll Love
By Lindsey Johnson @ ohmyveggies.com/diy-instant-oatmeal/
Making your own oatmeal packets is cheaper than buying them and they’re great if you want to avoid the artificial flavors and excess sugar in many store-bought brands. And a healthy breakfast in minutes is always a win in my book!
Basic Ingredients for all packs...
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats or instant oats
2 teaspoons chia seeds*
2 teaspoons dried milk
1 teaspoon dried sweetener of choice (maple sugar, coconut sugar, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla sugar, sucanat, Stevia etc.)
A pinch of salt
Add-ins of choice
Let’s talk about the add-ins! You can use any kind of dried fruits and nuts you like, but these are some of my favorite flavor combinations:
Strawberries and Cream:
2 tablespoons freeze-dried or dried strawberries
2 teaspoons powdered milk
Blueberry Almond:
2 tablespoons freeze-dried or dried blueberries
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
Maple Pecan:
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
2 teaspoons maple sugar
Ginger Apple:
2 tablespoons freeze-dried apples
2 teaspoons diced crystallized ginger
Apricot Hazelnut:
2 tablespoons diced dried apricots
1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts
Banana Walnut:
2 tablespoons dried bananas
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
Pinch of nutmeg
Cranberry Pistachio:
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped raw or roasted pistachios
Caramel Cashew:
1 tablespoon chopped dates
1 tablespoon cashew pieces
Place all of the ingredients into a small resealable bag or container, then store in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to use them.
TO COOK:
pour the contents into a bowl and add 3/4 cup water.
Stir to combine, then microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, taking care to ensure the contents don’t boil over.
Let stand for a few minutes to allow the oatmeal to thicken.
*The chia seeds and dried fruit will absorb some of the water, so if it’s too thick for your liking, you may want to add more liquid.
By Lindsey Johnson @ ohmyveggies.com/diy-instant-oatmeal/
Making your own oatmeal packets is cheaper than buying them and they’re great if you want to avoid the artificial flavors and excess sugar in many store-bought brands. And a healthy breakfast in minutes is always a win in my book!
Basic Ingredients for all packs...
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats or instant oats
2 teaspoons chia seeds*
2 teaspoons dried milk
1 teaspoon dried sweetener of choice (maple sugar, coconut sugar, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla sugar, sucanat, Stevia etc.)
A pinch of salt
Add-ins of choice
Let’s talk about the add-ins! You can use any kind of dried fruits and nuts you like, but these are some of my favorite flavor combinations:
Strawberries and Cream:
2 tablespoons freeze-dried or dried strawberries
2 teaspoons powdered milk
Blueberry Almond:
2 tablespoons freeze-dried or dried blueberries
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
Maple Pecan:
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
2 teaspoons maple sugar
Ginger Apple:
2 tablespoons freeze-dried apples
2 teaspoons diced crystallized ginger
Apricot Hazelnut:
2 tablespoons diced dried apricots
1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts
Banana Walnut:
2 tablespoons dried bananas
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
Pinch of nutmeg
Cranberry Pistachio:
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped raw or roasted pistachios
Caramel Cashew:
1 tablespoon chopped dates
1 tablespoon cashew pieces
Place all of the ingredients into a small resealable bag or container, then store in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to use them.
TO COOK:
pour the contents into a bowl and add 3/4 cup water.
Stir to combine, then microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, taking care to ensure the contents don’t boil over.
Let stand for a few minutes to allow the oatmeal to thicken.
*The chia seeds and dried fruit will absorb some of the water, so if it’s too thick for your liking, you may want to add more liquid.
