Healthy Homemade Oatmeal Packets

You will save calories, sugar and time with these Healthy Homemade Oatmeal Packets. You can make a variety of different flavors for a quick, nutritious on the go breakfast.

Did you know a packet of store bought instant oatmeal can has a much as 3 teaspoons of sugar in it?!

That’s more than 1/3 of your days suggested amount of sugar!

If weight loss is your goal then you definitely want to watch your sugar intake. It’s easy for the sugar grams to add up when you are eating prepackaged foods, so why not make your own Healthy Homemade Oatmeal Packets and take control of the amount of sugar you use?!

There are SO many different flavor combos you can make into Healthy Homemade Oatmeal Packets!

Here are a few flavor combos that I prefer –

Apple Protein Pie – dried apples, pecans, vanilla protein powder and cinnamon

Not So Chunky Monkey – dried bananas, organic peanut butter powder, chocolate protein powder and peanuts

Caramel Cashew – dried dates, cashews and vanilla protein powder

Tropical – dried pineapple, macadamia nuts, toasted coconut and vanilla protein powder

Chocolate Hazelnut – hazelnuts, cacoa and chocolate protein powder

Cinnamon Raisin – raisins, walnuts and cinnamon

Mango-rific – dried mango, macadamia nuts and vanilla protein powder

Peanut Butter Cookie – organic powdered peanut butter and peanuts

The combos are endless! As a rule, I use

• 2 Tbsp dried fruit
• 2 Tbsp chopped nuts
• 1 scoop organic plant based protein powder
• 1 tsp other add in

The other add ins could be chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, toasted coconut, etc. These add great nutrition and texture.

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Healthy Homemade Oatmeal Packets

You will save calories, sugar and time with these Healthy Homemade Oatmeal Packets. You can make a variety of different flavors for a quick, nutritious on the go breakfast. 

Course Breakfast

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Servings 1 serving

Calories 163 kcal

Author Intentionally Eat with Cindy Newland

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
• 2 tbsp dried fruit
• 2 tbsp chopped nuts
• 1 tsp add ins
• 1 scoop plant based protein powder optional
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon optional

Instructions

1. Make healthy homemade oatmeal packets.

2. Place packet contents in a microwave safe bowl and add 3/4 - 1 cup water, depending on whether you like thick or thin oatmeal.

3. Microwave for 1:30 -2 minutes, or until oatmeal is tender. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Nutrition facts based on dried fruit, nuts and oats only. 

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Homemade Oatmeal Packets

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 163 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

As you can see, this oatmeal combo only has 2 grams of sugar or a 1/2 teaspoon compared to the 12 grams or 3 teaspoons from the store bought.

I like adding protein powder to boost the protein, add to the creaminess and add to the sweetness. I never add sweetener when I use protein powder because the brand I use already has stevia.

You could always add some stevia, maple syrup or agave if you don’t use sweetened protein powder. Find the combo and sweetness you like and enjoy!

Good News!

Did you know Ziploc bags are recyclable?!!! I’m so excited about it! Just take your clean and dry plastic bags to any store that offers a plastic bag recycling program. You can place them in the same bin as the grocery shopping bags and feel good about recycling! Yippee!

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You’ll love these Simple Overnight Oats, too!

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