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Homemade Instant Oatmeal Recipe

Heather Tullos
Homemade Instant Oatmeal is essential for your pantry. No need to open little packets again!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 12 1/2 cup
Calories 177 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups Quick Oats
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1 1/2-2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Optional
  • 1/2 cup Hot Water Heated to at least a slight simmer
  • 1/2 tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix together the quick oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • To make the oatmeal, mix 1/2 cup of the oatmeal mix with 1/2 cup hot water. Drizzle the maple syrup over the top, and stir until the oats are all moist and cooked through.

Notes

  • If you do not have quick oats on hand, you can pulse old fashioned oats in a blender or food processor. It won’t take much -- just enough to cut the whole oats down a little bit.
  • I like mine with 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, but 1 ½ teaspoons tastes a little more similar to what’s sold in instant oat packets.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 52mgSugar: 9g
Keyword Breakfasts, Brunches, Copycat, Easy, Homemade, Kid Friendly, Maple, No Cook, Oatmeal
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