#20 Instant Oatmeal

This recipe is for those that might buy flavored instant oatmeal in the packets....the kind you just add hot water to. I am not in that camp and typically my hubby makes old fashioned oats on a Saturday morning. Although I thought if the kids liked this "quick" oatmeal, it might be a good option for us on a busy weekday school morning.

Instant Oatmeal
6 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 Tb. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
dried or dehydrated fruit, optional

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spread oats on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Cool slightly.

 

2. In a bowl of a food processor, combine 4 cups of the roasted oats, the brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Pulse until the mixture is a rough powder.

 

3. Pour into a large mouth jar or container. Pour in the remaining 2 cups of roasted oats along with dried fruit, if using. Stir thoroughly and top with the lid.

4. To make the oatmeal, combine 1/2 cup mixture with 1-1 &1/2 cups boiling water. Cover with a plate and let sit for 5 minutes before stirring and serving.

So here is the verdict....my kids did not really dig it. I think it's that roasted oatmeal taste. In the future I will just buy quick oats....I can get them in bulk and just as cheap as old-fashioned oats.....and add the brown sugar and cinnamon.....hmmm and possibly some dehydrated apple, that would be good:) I think that option would be more friendly to my family's taste buds.