tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post5471022487564060784..comments2024-03-28T18:58:47.880-07:00Comments on creative savv: To-Go Breakfast Prep: Homemade Instant Oatmeal PacketsLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-85237504184010169552019-10-29T14:36:59.646-07:002019-10-29T14:36:59.646-07:00Hi Melissa,
Good idea to pack the raisins separate...Hi Melissa,<br />Good idea to pack the raisins separately and not add them to the packets! If I had bought the oats for this, I too would have bought the quick-cooking oats. So much easier and makes putting instant oatmeal packets together a breeze.<br />I hope the Scouts enjoyed their oatmeal on the camp-out!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-47451271953181028622019-10-29T12:41:13.133-07:002019-10-29T12:41:13.133-07:00My son & I just made up a bunch of these for a...My son & I just made up a bunch of these for a Boy Scout camp out this last weekend. He packed raisins, too, so that the boys who wanted to could them to their individual portions. I did buy the quick oats in the bulk section at Winco so that I could save myself an extra step. Super cost effective to make your own. MelissaMatt Macduff Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043554569369923416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-16351459037009811882019-10-28T09:31:13.899-07:002019-10-28T09:31:13.899-07:00Kris said...
I've wondered about making instan...<b> Kris said...<br />I've wondered about making instant oatmeal packets. Like Live and Learn, I only buy them on rare occasions (they make great camping breakfasts and the kids have always thought they were a treat). I've experimented with purchasing store brands and have discovered that I don't care for them, so I always purchase the Quaker brand. I also think the pre-made ones are too sweet, but Quaker has a reduced sugar variety and that's what I buy.<br /><br />I agree with you, Lili, that the store-bought packets seem skimpy in their amounts--typically I find that my family members need 2 or 3 packets to feel full. Love the idea of customizing them. I bet you could get super fancy and put in dried fruit or different spices. I know that would increase the cost, but it would also increase the nutrition level. What a great solution for your husband's emergency food stash!</b><br /><br />Hi Kris,<br />Oh yes! You're really right in that the flavor and added ingredients could make these very tasty and meet even more nutritional needs. Dried fruit, chopped nuts, and other ground grains could really enhance these. For family camping trips, you could also add some "fun" things for your kids, like rainbow sprinkles or a few mini chocolate chips. My daughters (and me, too) still really enjoy a few sprinkles or chocolate chips in oatmeal.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-65160968113921458432019-10-28T09:25:37.631-07:002019-10-28T09:25:37.631-07:00Live and Learn said...
That is a good idea. The on...<b>Live and Learn said...<br />That is a good idea. The only time we get instant oatmeal is for my husband's backpacking trips. I generally think the ones you buy are too sweet, so I could make my own packets with less sugar just like you did. Did it take much experimenting to get the recipe right?</b><br /><br />Hi Live and Learn,<br />The trickiest part was just getting the grind right. I tried out a couple of tablespoons of the plain chopped oats to see how they cooked with boiling water, then ran through the food processor another time. So, if you're starting with regular oats, grinding them to a quick-cooking variety, test out a tablespoon or two before adding any flavorings, to ensure they will "cook" with just boiling water poured over. Then make up one bag and see what you want for flavors and sweetening, adjusting as you prefer, and use that as your "model" for the rest. <br /><br />I had some in the afternoon and really liked it. I'll be making more of these for the rest of the family later today. I sent all that I made with my husband to work.<br />Good luck if you make your own. They're very handy, and the flavor can be adjusted or changed up in infinite ways.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-33918305959197961412019-10-28T09:06:54.745-07:002019-10-28T09:06:54.745-07:00I've wondered about making instant oatmeal pac...I've wondered about making instant oatmeal packets. Like Live and Learn, I only buy them on rare occasions (they make great camping breakfasts and the kids have always thought they were a treat). I've experimented with purchasing store brands and have discovered that I don't care for them, so I always purchase the Quaker brand. I also think the pre-made ones are too sweet, but Quaker has a reduced sugar variety and that's what I buy. <br /><br />I agree with you, Lili, that the store-bought packets seem skimpy in their amounts--typically I find that my family members need 2 or 3 packets to feel full. Love the idea of customizing them. I bet you could get super fancy and put in dried fruit or different spices. I know that would increase the cost, but it would also increase the nutrition level. What a great solution for your husband's emergency food stash!Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-53810979584356559222019-10-28T04:39:07.394-07:002019-10-28T04:39:07.394-07:00That is a good idea. The only time we get instant ...That is a good idea. The only time we get instant oatmeal is for my husband's backpacking trips. I generally think the ones you buy are too sweet, so I could make my own packets with less sugar just like you did. Did it take much experimenting to get the recipe right?<br /><br />Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.com