Make-Ahead Instant Oatmeal Jars

By Bailey1_

Ingredients

• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup (40 grams) uncooked quick oats
• 1 1 1 pinch salt
• 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon spice
• 1 1 1 tablespoon dried cranberries (or dried fruit of your choice)
• 1 1 1 tablespoon almond slivers (or nuts of your choice)
• 1 1 1 cup water

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from blog.myfitnesspal.com

Preparation

Step 1

To make your oatmeal jar, layer the ingredients in the following order: oatmeal, salt, cinnamon, cranberries and almond slivers. Make as many jars as you’d like and store in a dry area. If you don’t have mason jars, feel free to make oatmeal packets using zip-lock bags. Remember to label with the date so you can keep track of freshness.

To cook the oatmeal with boiling water, bring 1 cup water to a rolling boil. Pour water into oatmeal jar and stir. Let the oatmeal stand for 4-5 minutes to soften. Then, stir and enjoy!

To cook the oatmeal by microwaving, pour oatmeal into a microwave-safe container large enough for it to bubble without spilling, then add 1 cup water. Microwave (at power level 7) for 2 minutes.

Energizing Tips (optional)

Swap water for 1 cup of reduced fat (2%) milk to bump up calories and protein. (Per serving: Calories: 351; Total Fat: 11g; Carbohydrate: 49g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 19g; Protein: 14g)
Mix in 1 tablespoon of peanut butter before serving to bump up calories and healthy fats.