Oatmeal

This is a great way to save money as well as keep your Residents fed! When trying a new flavor on the little Residents make a small batch. I tried pumpkin spice once and I was the only one that would eat it! 

I have large containers with lids that I found at the dollar store. I plan to buy some measuring cups next time I am there so I can just throw one in and leave it!

This comes from a site called mommyskitchen.net

Homemade Instant Oatmeal Mix

1 - 18oz container quick cooking oats
1/3 - cup dry powdered milk
1/2 - cup packed brown sugar
1 - 2 tsp cinnamon
1 - cup raisins or dried fruits

Mix all of the ingredients together and store in a airtight container. Label the contianer with the directions on how to prepare the oatmeal. Yields 16 servings

To prepare oatmeal: scoop 1/2 cup oatmeal into a bowl and mix with 1/2 cup water. You may need a bit more water if you like you oatmeal thinner. Microwave on high for 1 minute stir and enjoy.

Littlehouseliving.com also has a basic mix and I HIGHLY suggest going to her site as she has some great add ins for recipes!

Basic oatmeal recipe is quite simple;
1/2 cup milk + 1/2 cup water + 1/2 cup old fashioned oats is how to make perfect oatmeal!

Add coffee creamer as flavoring!

Oatmeal Muffins for the freezer!

So I promised a couple of you my oatmeal muffins for the freezer. Another great breakfast that you can feel good about sending your kids off with! This comes from Hillbilly Housewives.

Moist Oatmeal Muffins

1 C oats, quick cooking or instant
1 C buttermilk
1 egg or 2 egg whites
1/2 C brown sugar, packed
1/4 C canola oil
1 C all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Pour the buttermilk in a large mixing bowl. Add the oats and stir to be sure all the oats are moistened. Allow the oats to soak in the buttermilk for 20 minutes. After the oats have soaked add the eggs, sugar and oil. In a separate bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Slowly add the dry mixture to the oats and stir just until moistened. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a muffin tin with a non stick cooking spray or use paper liners. Fill the cups 2/3 full of batter. Bake 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

I throw them in a 2 gal ziploc baggie and put them in the freezer. The boys pull them out and put in the microwave for up to a min. You can also pull them out the night before to thaw.

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