Instant oatmeal packets are a godsend for busy mornings, but have you considered crafting your own instant oatmeal jars? By purchasing oatmeal, dried fruit and nuts in bulk, you can make your own version of instant oatmeal, and save money at the same time. Use adorable mason jars to portion out your meal, or some light zip-lock bags will also do the trick.
Make-Ahead Instant Oatmeal Jars Ingredients Directions Serves: 1 | Serving Size: 1 oatmeal jar Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 229; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 152mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 6g Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 170mg; Iron: 12%; Vitamin A: 0%; Vitamin C: 1%; Calcium: 4% Energizing Tips (optional)
Originally published June 2015
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