Edible Instant Oatmeal Recipe

Ingredients;

• 6 cups (x pound, 3 ounces) old-fashioned rolled oats

• ½ cup (4 ounces) packed light brown sugar, homemade (see below) or store-bought, or more or less to taste

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon salt

• Optional: dried or dehydrated fruit*

*I add dehydrated strawberries, currents, coco nibs and cacao butter chips.

Steps;

Preheat the oven to 325°F

Spread the oats on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Cool slightly.

In the bowl of a food processor, combine 4 cups of the toasted oats, the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until the mixture is a rough powder.

Pour into a large wide-mouthed jar or container. Pour in the remaining 2 cups of oats and the fruit. if using. Stir thoroughly and top with the lid.

To make the oatmeal, combine ½ cup of the mixture with 1 to 1½ cups boiling water. Cover with a plate and let sit for 5 minutes before stirring and serving

Storage

ROOM TEMPERATURE covered container, 4 weeks

FRIDGE-covered container, 3 months FREEZER freezer-safe container or bag. 6 months