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A large mixing bowl contains a mix of rolled oats, steel cut oats and the remaining ingredients for these Easy Maple Vanilla Cinnamon Instant Oat Packets.

Easy Maple Vanilla Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal Packets

Frances Kellar
These are the perfect meal prep instant oats to have on hand for busy mornings. A bonus: they are travel friendly so prep a batch to take on the road for a protein-packed and fiber-rich breakfast option.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 half-cup servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups steel cut oats
  • ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • ¼ cup ground flax meal
  • ¼ cup oat flour
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • ¼ cup maple sugar could also use brown sugar
  • ¼ cup protein powder of choice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons milk powder optional
  • pinch of kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • To prepare: In a large mixing bowl stir together all the above listed ingredients. Portion out ½ cup servings into 4 airtight containers or resealable bags. Store in a cool, dry place for up to a month.
  • To use: pour out contents into a bowl. Pour enough boiling water to just cover the oats. Give the oats a gentle stir then allow them to sit for 3 to 5 minutes for the oats to absorb the liquid and thicken to your desired consistency.
  • Option 2: Pour out contents into a bowl. Pour enough water to just cover the oats. Microwave on high for about 2 minutes, stirring halfway. Allow oats to sit for a minute more before stirring in toppings and serving.
  • Option 3: You can cook these on the stovetop too. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add in the measured ½ cup of oats and stir constantly until oats have absorbed the liquid and thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
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