Healthy Instant Oatmeal Packets

Name: Healthy Instant Oatmeal Packets
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup rolled oats (instant or quick); old fashioned oats may be used for microwave and refrigerator oatmeal; 1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional); 2 teaspoons oat bran (or wheat germ/bran); 2 teaspoons powdered milk (omit for non-dairy, vegan); 1 to 3 teaspoons brown sugar, sucanat, pure maple sugar, coconut sugar, or other preferred sweetener; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; pinch of salt; dried or freeze dried fruit, chopped; chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, macademia nuts); PB2 powdered peanut butter; cocoa powder; instant coffee or espresso powder; sweet spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamon, cloves); ground vanilla beans (dry powder); 1/2 to 3/4 cup water (amount of water may vary depending on dryness of ingredients); 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (for refrigerator oats only)

Instructions

Make your own individual instant oatmeal packets in a variety of flavors. An easy, make-ahead, healthy on-the-go breakfast or snack for work, travel, camping, and college dorms, or those busy mornings when there's no time to make breakfast. Use packets for hot or refrigerator oatmeal.

Updated at: Sat, 20 Sep 2025 01:24:54 GMT