Instant Oatmeal

Homemade instant oatmeal - posted for safekeeping.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  cups quick-cooking oats
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Put 1/2 cup oats in a blender and blend on high until powdery.
2. Set aside in a small bowl and continue the procedure with an additional 1/2 cup of oats.
3. *If using a food processor - you can process 1 cup at a time*.
4. In a small sandwich bag, place the following: 1/4 cup un-powdered oats, 2 tablespoons powdered oats and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
5. Store in an airtight container.
6. To serve: empty one bag into a bowl and add 3/4 cup boiling water - stir and let stand for 2 minutes (use less water for thicker oatmeal and more water for thinner oatmeal).
7. Variations: Apple & Cinnamon - add 1 tablespoon sugar or sweetener, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons chopped dried apples to each packet.
8. Brown Sugar & Cinnamon - add 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon to each packet.
9. Cookies 'N' Cream - add 1 crushed Oreo cookie and 1 tablespoon non-dairy coffee creamer to each packet.
10. Makes 8 bags (servings).