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Instant Oatmeal Upgrades


  • Author: Heather Love
  • Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

1 organic instant oatmeal packet (plain or lightly sweetened)
½ apple, chopped small
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup milk (or more for desired consistency)
Optional: pinch of sea salt, drizzle of maple syrup

Peanut Butter Banana Oats

1 organic instant oatmeal packet
½ banana, sliced
1 tbsp natural peanut butter
½ cup milk
Optional: chia seeds or ground flax

Blueberry Almond Oatmeal

1 organic instant oatmeal packet
¼ cup frozen or fresh blueberries
1 tbsp almond butter
½ cup milk
1 tbsp sliced almonds
Optional: dash of vanilla extract


Instructions

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped apples with a splash of water. Cook for 3–5 minutes until softened.
Add in your oatmeal packet, cinnamon, and milk. Stir and cook until thick and creamy.
Top with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup if you’d like.

Peanut Butter Banana Oats

In a small pot, combine oatmeal and milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in peanut butter until melted and creamy. Remove from heat and top with sliced banana.
Sprinkle with chia seeds or ground flax for extra fiber and omega-3s.

Blueberry Almond Oats

Add blueberries and milk to a small saucepan and heat until berries begin to burst.
Stir in the oatmeal packet and cook until thick.
Remove from heat and swirl in almond butter and a tiny splash of vanilla. Top with sliced almonds.

  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 5 min