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Instant Oatmeal Mixes

This is a great substitue for costly packets of instant oatmeal. Make them up Ahead of time, for quick morning meals. My kids love them!!

3 cups Quick Cooking Oatmeal
8 plastic sandwich bags
Dash of salt

Take ONE cup of Oatmeal, and blend in blender till very coarse.

In each sandwich bag put:
1/4 cup quick cook oatmeal
2 tablespoons ground oatmeal
a scant dash of salt
Add one flavoring

Label bags and store in airtight container

To make a serving:
Empty packet into a bowl or large cup. Add 3/4 cup boiling water, stir and let stand for 2 minutes. For thicker oatmeal, use less water.

Special Flavorings:
Add any one of these additional flavorings to each bag to suit your taste.

Dried Fruit and Cream:
1 tablespoon dry milk (nonfat) or non dairy Creamer, and 2 tablespoons chopped dried fruit

Raisins and Brown Sugar:
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar and 1 tablespoon raisins

Spice Oatmeal:
1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a scant 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Wheat Germ and Brown Sugar:
2 tablespoons wheat germ, and 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar

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