Sep. 11, 2008 - Frugal Friday - Homemade Instant Oatmeal

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We don't usually eat instant oatmeal, however, I wanted some for our recent trip.  I couldn't bring myself to buy the regular stuff at the store...it has way too much sugar, as well as other weird ingredients!

After a google search for homemade instant oatmeal.  I settled on a recipe from stretcher.com

I didn't do a price break down, but I did buy mostly organic ingredients from the bulk bins at the health food store.  I felt good about feeding it to my kids and know it would be cheaper than buying organic instant oatmeal. 

Here are the basic steps to make Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

You will need:
Makes 8 servings
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup chopped dried apples
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 8 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • salt
  • 8 ziplock bags.

Blend 1 cup oats in a food processor until powdery (can blend 1/2 cup at a time in the blender).

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This helps make the oatmeal thick.

To assemble:
In each ziplock bag put the following:

  • 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
  • 2 Tbsp. powdered oats
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped dried apples
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar (I thought this was  a little sweet.  Next time I'll reduce to 1/2 Tbsp.)
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
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    To serve: Pour contents of packet into a bowl. Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup boiling water (depending on how thick you like your oatmeal - more water for thinner oats, less water for thick). Stir and let stand for 2 minutes. 


    Find more variations here


    If you are interested in how much is saved making your own oatmeal packets, the simple dollar has a good visual guide and cost breakdown here

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    Sep. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by Anonymous
    This is awesome! Thank you for this tutorial and the great pictures. I am going to try this. I know my kids would love it!
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    Posted by http://inmymothersgarden.blogspot.com/
    This is a great Idea! I tried this with my little ones once because they do like instant oatmeal and it is great for those busy mornings. They did not like though like the store bought ones. Thankfully we have an Aldi next to us which sells it for a much more reasonable price than the grocery stores.
    Thanks though I think that it is a great Idea!
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    Sep. 12, 2008 - thank you

    Posted by Anonymous
    Thank you for sharing this! we will be taking a trip in the near future and this would be great!! :D Have a great Frugal Friday!
    Sherry
    http://lampuntomyfeetandalightuntomypath.blogspot.com/2008/09/free-lessons.html
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    Sep. 12, 2008 - http://journeytostayinghome.blogspot.com

    Posted by Jessica
    This is a great idea! Thanks!
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    Sep. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by Leigharev2
    Thanks! I hope you don't mind, I would like to put this on my blog so I don't forget it.
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    Sep. 12, 2008 - Thanks!

    Posted by Kate @ Happy To Be At Home
    This looks like a great idea. I think I'm going to have to mix up some bags to have on hand for when my kids need something quick that they can prepare themselves.

    http://happytobeathome.net
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    Posted by kaysmarmey
    I just love reading your "findings"! Thank you for sharing.
    Melissa
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    Sep. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by seedpearl
    Thanks for the recipe! My family eats a lot of oatmeal since my dh found out he has high cholesterol. Our favorite kind is Apple Cinnamon, but it is so expensive. I've been wanting to try making it myself.
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