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Mix Ahead Flavored Oatmeal

Mix-Ahead Flavored Oatmeal

A quick homemade oatmeal mix flavored with cinnamon and sweetener, easy to prepare in the microwave or on the stovetop and simple to customize with maple or apple spice variations.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 7
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • ¾ cup SPLENDA® Granular
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon butter flavored granules
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. In a plastic bag or airtight container, combine all ingredients.
  2. Store until ready for use. Shake mix together when you are ready to use.
Microwave Directions
  1. Place 1/3 cup oat mixture in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2/3 cup water. Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until desired consistency is reached.
  2. Stir and serve immediately.
Stove-Top Cooking Directions
  1. In a small saucepan over high heat, bring ⅔ cup water to a brisk boil. Add ⅓ cup oat mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Let stand until desired consistency is reached.
  2. Serve immediately.

Notes

Maple Spice Flavor: For each serving of oatmeal, stir in 1/8 teaspoon limitation maple flavoring and 1/8 butter flavor granules into the oatmeal before cooking.
Apple Spice Flavor: For each serving of oatmeal, stir in 1 pinch ground nutmeg into oatmeal before cooking and 2 tablespoons applesauce after cooking.
Recipe courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics.