How to Make Your Own Instant Oatmeal

Say so long to store-bought packets of instant oatmeal mix. By toasting and grinding rolled oats at home, you can create your own breakfast blend with creative flavor combos.

Makes 3-4 cups
Serves 6

Ingredients
• 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/4 cup light-brown sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread oats on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until lightly toasted but not browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool. Pulse in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Mix in 1 cup of a combination of add-ins, if desired (try toasted almonds, dried apricots, and/or flaxseeds), and stir in sugar, salt, and cinnamon, or more to taste, before storing in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

2. To serve: Stir in boiling water until desired consistency is reached. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes.

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