Instant Oatmeal

This is a great recipe for instant oatmeal. It is so easy for a quick, hot breakfast. The boys love it and can make it themselves.


Take one cup quick oats and blend on high in a blender or food processor until powdery. Mix with 2 cups of plain quick oats and 1 tsp salt.

Add any one or more of the following to make flavored oatmeal:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 - 1 cup dried fruit
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts


Pour desired amount into a bowl. Add boiling water until it is the desired consistency.

from left to right: raisin & spice, cinnamon & spice, apples & cinnamon

Granola

I love granola for breakfast! Especially with vanilla yogurt and berries, layered into a parfait. This granola is easy and so yummy! It keeps well in the freezer. You can make just a half a batch.

6 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup coconut
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup powdered milk

Mix together in a large bowl.

2/3 cup honey (or maple syrup, any kind)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp water
2/3 cup oil

Heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Mix well and pour into bowl of dry ingredients. Coat well.

Pour into 2 9x13 pans.

Bake at 300 for 25-35 minutes, stirring about every 15 minutes. Bake until golden brown.

Cool, stirring occasionally to break up the granola.

Add dried fruit.

Store in airtight container. Freeze for longer storage.

plain and cranberry-almond granolas