Instant Oatmeal Mix

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (NOT quick-cooking oats)
½ t. salt

Grind oats and salt in a blender (in 2 or more batches if necessary) to the consistency of wheat germ. Scoop half-cup portions into separate re-sealable plastic bags. Flavor each one (using mix-ins below).

Mix-ins:
Apple Cranberry: 1 t brown sugar *1T dried apples *1 T cranberries
Brown Sugar & Spice: 1 t brown sugar*dash cinnamon nutmeg & clove
Cinnamon Raisin: 1 t sugar*1 T raisins*dash cinnamon
Pecan Delight: 1 t brown sugar*1 T chopped pecans
Blueberry: 1 t sugar*1 T blueberries*dash cinnamon

Cooking Instructions: Add 1 c water to packet and mix-ins in a microwavable bowl. Microwave for 2 - 2 ½ minutes. For a creamier oatmeal, use 1 cup milk or add ½ c. instant non-fat dry milk to mix and use 1 cup water.