Dry Oatmeal Mix

Amber of AZ's Note:

This recipe came from the February/March 2003 issue of Taste of Home's Light and Tasty. I really have enjoyed this recipe and the ease of preparation. Also, very economical to have on hand. Those small packets of pre-flavored oatmeal do get pricey. 3 points per serving.

• Total Time: 8 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 6 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 1⁄3; cups nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 cup dried apples or 1 cup other dried fruit
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar , packed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT

• 8 cups water , 1/2 cup per serving

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
2. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
3. Yield 8 cups total.
4. To prepare oatmeal: Shake mix well and measure out oatmeal into bowl, add water, and microwave for 3 minutes.
5. Or on a stove top, in a saucepan, bring water to a boil; slowly stir in 1/2 cup mix.
6. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute.
7. Remove from the heat.
8. Cover and let stand for 1 minute or until oatmeal reaches desired consistency.

Reviews

[Sherri35]

This is such a great idea! Those packets of pre-sweetened oatmeal do get expensive and they are overly sweet. I tried the recipe this morning and I really liked it. I didn't add the dried fruit into the whole mix though. I decided I'd just add a tablespoon of dried fruit when I'm cooking it. That way I can vary the taste from day to day by using different dried fruits! Thanks

[Java]

Thank you so much for posting this! I have been looking through my Light and Tasty magazines all day looking for this specific recipe. This is so much better than the packaged stuff at the store. I like to make mine with a tropical medley of dried fruit.

[BakinBaby]

How perfect can oatmeal get? I added dried cherries ( yummmmm) and a touch of ground flax seed. I cut back a tad on the sugar too. Made in the microwave and I think next time I'll cook on the stove top and see if there is a difference. I'll let you know. Made for I reviewed tag.