10 Ways to Eat Instant Oatmeal

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Quaker Instant Oatmeal was a staple in my house when I was growing up. I loved being able to pick out a fun flavor and there were so many to choose from. Now, that I'm older, I still make instant oatmeal. Though, I have come up with a few more ways to enjoy this healthy breakfast option. Here are just ten ways to eat instant oatmeal.

1. Enjoy It While Traveling
If you're on vacation and don't want to get up in time to eat breakfast in the lobby, you can always make breakfast in your hotel room. All you need to do is place your instant oatmeal packet in a coffee mug and place it under the single cup coffee maker that most hotels offer. Once the mug fills with water, stir and enjoy.

2. Cook Some Up at Work
Work is an excellent place to enjoy instant oatmeal. You don't have to hit the fast food place every morning. Instead, keep a package of instant oatmeal in your desk along with some Styrofoam bowls and plastic spoons. Cover the oatmeal with hot water from the water dispenser, stir and enjoy.

3. Top With Decadent Toppings
No one said you had to keep your oatmeal healthy; you can also top it with decadent toppings for a Sunday brunch or late night snack. Try adding mini chocolate chips with mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers for s'mores oatmeal.

4. Allow Your Kids to Choose Different Flavors
Allowing your children to choose their favorite flavor of oatmeal can make mornings go a bit smoother. Children will love waking up and choosing from the kid-friendly flavors that Quaker offers.

5. Have as an Evening Snack
Why grab a box of cookies or a snack cake when you can have instant oatmeal? Peach, strawberry or even maple instant oatmeal would be an excellent snack to curl up with in front of the TV.

6. Mix with Healthy Ingredients
If you're looking for a more substantial breakfast option, you can always add healthy toppings to your oatmeal. Try adding crushed pineapple along with toasted coconut for a healthy, yet tropical breakfast.

7. Make a Quick Fruit Crisp
Instant oatmeal can also be mixed with some cold butter to make a quick topping for a fruit crisp. Use a can of fruit pie filling and you've got a homemade dessert that took just a few minutes to prepare.

8. Treat Yourself to Breakfast in Bed
What better way to spend Saturday morning than to have a bowl of instant oatmeal while laying in bed watching TV?

9. Serve as a Healthy Dessert
Instead of serving your family a dessert loaded with sugar and calories, why not make instant oatmeal? It can be a special treat to have breakfast for dessert. Spoon cooked oats into muffin tins, crumble some brown sugar on top, and bake for a delicious, individual treat. Or, make your own oatmeal cookies.

10. Microwave for a Quick, Low-Calorie Snack
Last, but not least, the next time you get a craving for something sweet in the middle of the day, pop some instant oatmeal in the microwave. You'll get a touch of sweetness without wasting your calories on something from the vending machine. Plus, you'll get whole grains and fiber, too!

Instant oatmeal is a favorite among kids and adults. The ability to enjoy oatmeal almost anywhere makes this an excellent breakfast, snack and dessert option.

Content by Amy Brantley .