Sure, you could just buy flavored instant oatmeal at the supermarket. But DIY-ing is just as easy and makes for twice-as-tasty results packed with tons of crunchy, salty and sweet goodies, including nuts and seeds galore, raisins, warm spices and a bit of maple sugar. If you can’t find maple sugar, it’s okay to swap in equal parts light brown sugar.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 10 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 15 servings |
Ingredients
- 4 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup roasted salted pepitas
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup raw walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup maple sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Fresh berries, for serving
Instructions
- Combine the oats, pepitas, raisins, walnuts, sunflower seeds, maple sugar, cinnamon, salt and cardamom in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 months.
- To serve, stir to make sure all the ingredients are evenly distributed (some tend to fall to the bottom). Combine 1/2 cup instant oatmeal mix with 1 cup water or milk in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until the mixture is bubbling and much of the liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Stir, then top with fresh berries.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 15 servings |
| Calories | 337 |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 192 mg |