Instant Oatmeal
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This recipe is by - Daphne Metaxas Hartwig
"Make Your Own Groceries"The possibilities are endless once you make the base.
INGREDIENTS
3 cups Quick-Cooking Oats
Salt
8 plastic sandwich bagsPut 1/2 cup oats in a blender and whirl at high speed until powdery; reserve in a small bowl and repeat procedure with another 1/2 cup oats.
If using a food processor, powder 1 cup of oats in one motion.
Into each sandwich bag put 1/4 cup unpowdered oats, 2 tablespoons powdered oats, and a scant 1/4 teaspoon salt. Store in box or airtight container.
To serve, empty packet into a bowl. Add 3/4 cup boiling water; stir and let stand for 2 minutes. For thicker oatmeal, use less water; for thinner, use more water.
May be microwaved for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until done on high.
Makes 8 servings
VARIATIONS
APPLE-CINNAMON OATMEAL - To each packet add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons chopped dried apples.
SWEETENED OATMEAL - To each packet add 1 tablespoon sugar.
CINNAMON-SPICE OATMEAL - To each packet add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a scant 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg.
OATMEAL WITH RAISINS AND BROWN SUGAR - To each packet and 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon raisins.
WHEAT GERM OATMEAL - To each packet add 2 tablespoons any kind of wheat germ.
FRUIT AND CREAM - To each packet add 1 tablespoon dry milk and 2 tablespoons dried fruit or fresh fruit after cooking or jam.