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The Creamiest DIY Instant Oatmeal

A make-ahead instant oatmeal mix made from rolled oats and coconut milk powder. Portion into jars for quick, creamy hot oatmeal topped with dried fruit, nuts or seeds, sweetener, spices, or maple syrup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 cupsrolled oats certified GF if necessary divided
  • 1/3 cupcoconut milk powder
  • 2 teaspoonsground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla powder
  • 1/2 teaspoonsea salt
  • chopped dried fruit
  • chopped nuts or seeds
  • granulated sweetener of choice
  • ground spices like cardamom nutmeg or ginger
  • maple syrup for topping

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Measure 1 1/2 cups of the rolled oats and place them in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the oats are a coarse meal (some bits may grind finer).
  2. Transfer the ground oats to a large bowl.
  3. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/3 cup coconut milk powder, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla powder, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to the bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine.
  4. Using a 1/2-cup dry measuring cup, portion the dry oatmeal mix into six jars or other reusable containers (each portion = 1/2 cup). Seal the containers for storage.
  5. To prepare one serving, pour 1/2 to 3/4 cup boiling water over one 1/2-cup portion of the dry mix. Stir to combine.
  6. Cover the jar or container with its lid or a small plate and let sit for 2 minutes.
  7. After 2 minutes, stir the oatmeal again until creamy. Top as desired with chopped dried fruit, chopped nuts or seeds, granulated sweetener of choice, ground spices (for example cardamom, nutmeg, or ginger), and/or maple syrup. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

I found that the amount of water needed to prepare the oatmeal changed depending on what kind of vessel I was using. In a wide bowl, I used about ½ cup. In a taller jar, I went with ¾ cup. Also, everyone likes a slightly different texture with oatmeal. Start with ½ cup and go from there!
There is no substitute for coconut milk powder in this recipe! You can find itthroughThrive Market. For my Canadians, I’ve purchased it at Bulk Barn before and you can also get it throughNatura Marketonline.
I love vanilla powder for smoothies, adding beautiful little flecks to baked goods, elixir-style drinks, and (obviously) in this oatmeal! This wonderful ingredient can be found online.
I still like to sweeten my oatmeal with maple syrup once it’s prepared, but you could certainly add a spoonful of coconut palm sugar (or whatever dry sweetener you like) to each serving of the mix.
I tend to like a bit of chew with my oats and find that 2 minutes is just right, but if you like yours completely soft, I’d allow more time.