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Instant camp oatmeal cups

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword camping breakfast, instant oatmeal, make ahead breakfast, oatmeal jars
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 1 servings
Quick oats with brown sugar, cinnamon and your mix-ins in a pint jar. Add hot water or milk at camp.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup quick cooking oats
  • ½ tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons mix-ins
  • ¾ cup water or milk (to prepare)

Directions

  • Put the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a pint-size jar; stir.
  • Add 2 tablespoons mix-ins.
  • Seal and keep at room temperature for up to 2 months.
  • To eat, stir in ¾ cup water or milk.
  • Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds.
  • Put the lid on and let sit for 2 minutes. Serve right away.

Notes

Keeps airtight at room temperature up to 2 months (nut or seed mix-ins can go rancid sooner). For gluten-free, use oats labeled gluten free.

Nutrition

Serving: 48g | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6.9g | Fat: 2.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 6.7g | Vitamin A: 1.9IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 servings); ½ cup quick cooking oats counted as rolled oats. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.