Instant Oatmeal Mixes

3 cups (750ml) quick cook oats
8 plastic sandwich bags
salt (just a small dash)

Blend one cup of the oats in a food processor or blender until very coarse grind.

Into each sandwich bag place:
1/4 cup (60ml) quick cook oats
2 tablespoons ground oats
a scant dash of salt
optional flavoring (below)

Label each bag and place the bags in a large jar or box for storage.

To make a serving:
Empty packet into a bowl or large cup. Add 3/4 cup (175ml) boiling water, stir and let stand for 2 minutes. For thicker oatmeal, use less water.

Special Flavorings:
Add any one of these additional flavorings to each bag to suit your taste.

Dried Fruit and Cream:
1 tablespoon dry milk (nonfat) and 2 tablespoons chopped dried fruit

Raisins and Brown Sugar:
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar and 1 tablespoon raisins

Spice Oatmeal:
1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a scant 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Wheat Germ and Brown Sugar:
2 tablespoons wheat germ, and 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar