Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packs (5 Flavor Options)

A gloved hand reaches towards five rectangular blocks of mixed grains and fruits, resembling oatmeal packs, arranged on the pristine snow.

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Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packs (5 Flavor Options)

Meet your new travel companion: homemade instant oatmeal packs! These quick and easy make-ahead baggies are perfect for keeping your snacking under control while on the go. With just 10 minutes of prep and 5 flavors to choose from, you'll have a stash of grab-and-go fuel ready for any adventure!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Breakfasts

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: instant oatmeal packets, instant oats, make ahead oatmeal, oatmeal packets, oatmeal pouches

Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Occasion: Birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving

Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less

Servings: serving

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

Foundation

½ cup rolled oats 40 g
¼ cup dried fruit 20 g
2 Tbsp nuts 10 g
½ cup milk 120 mL

Flavor Ideas

dried pineapple + shredded coconut
freeze dried strawberry + sliced almonds
dried apple + chopped pecans
raisins + sliced almonds
freeze dried mango + shredded coconut

Instructions

Prep: mix the oats, dried fruit, and nuts in a baggie. Store in a cool, dry place until ready to assemble.
Assemble: Add milk and transfer to the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until the oats are soft.
Serve: Enjoy directly from the baggie, either with a spoon or by tearing a bottom corner off and treating it like a squeeze pouch.