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Classic Instant Oatmeal

Classic Instant Oatmeal

By Teresa Woods

Total: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Instant Oatmeal
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • Varies as desired Optional toppings: Fresh fruit, nuts, or cinnamon

Instructions

1

Boil the water in a small saucepan or kettle.

2

In a bowl, mix the instant oatmeal and salt.

3

Pour the boiling water over the oatmeal and stir well to combine.

4

Allow the oatmeal to sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb the water and soften.

5

Stir in the brown sugar and milk until well combined.

6

Top with fresh fruit, nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

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Classic Instant Oatmeal

By Teresa Woods

Classic Instant Oatmeal - Instant Oatmeal, Water recipe

This recipe is ready in 5 minutes and features Instant Oatmeal, Water, Salt and other delicious ingredients. Contains 250 calories total.

5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Instant Oatmeal
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • Varies as desired Optional toppings: Fresh fruit, nuts, or cinnamon

Instructions

1

Boil the water in a small saucepan or kettle.

2

In a bowl, mix the instant oatmeal and salt.

3

Pour the boiling water over the oatmeal and stir well to combine.

4

Allow the oatmeal to sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb the water and soften.

5

Stir in the brown sugar and milk until well combined.

6

Top with fresh fruit, nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 250

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