Spiced Microwave Oatmeal Mix (Oamc)

HeatherFeather's Note:

Make your own instant oatmeal to store.

• Total Time: 7 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 18

For the mix

• 8 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 1/2 cups dried fruit, chopped (any kind you like)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

To Prepare Oatmeal

• 1 cup water

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients for the dry mix and store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
2. If you like, you can store individual portions in small ziptop plastic baggies, 1/2 cup mix per baggie).
3. To prepare oatmeal to eat, simply measure out 1/2 cup of the dry mix and comine with 1 cup cold water in a deep microwave safe bowl.
4. Microwave uncovered on HIGH for about 1-2 minutes or until bubbling, stirring every 30 seconds (after the first time you will get a better idea of what time your microwave requires based on wattage).
5. Let stand 1-2 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Sam #3]

I can't believe I never reviewed this! I've made this zillions of times with different fruits and it's awesome! DH complains it doesn't have enough sugar, but it's perfect for me and the kids!