Instant Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Oatmeal Mix

Make some instant oatmeal mix to save money off of the packets that you may buy for a quick breakfast this winter.

Ingredients

8 cups of Quick Oats
2 cups of brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 tablespoon nutmeg (optional)

Makes 20 servings of 1/2 cup each.  Simply pour into a bowl and microwave with water or milk.



Instructions

1. Find a plastic container that will hold at least two quarts.  Make sure the inside is washed and dried to prevent spoilage.

2. Measure 8 cups of oats and 2 cups of brown sugar and mix thoroughly.  Break up clumps of the brown sugar.  Mix in the spices and salt.  If the container has a top that seals, this can be accomplished in the container itself by shaking.

3. When you are ready to serve, measure portions with a 1/2 cup measuring cup.  Heat in the microwave for one minute after adding water or milk.

Cost Per Serving

Each cup of brown sugar costs about 44 cents, bringing the total to 88 cents.  Quick oats cost about $3.18 for 48 ounces.  This recipe calls for about 30 ounces of oats when measured to 8 cups.  This brings the total cost of Oats to $2.27. The total cost of the spices is about 20 cents.  This whole mixture cost $3.35 and makes 20 servings. Thus, the cost per serving is 17 cents.

Calories per Serving

Each 1 cup of oats is 300 calories and there are 8 cups in the mix.  This is 2400 calories total.  Two cups of brown sugar are 1658 calories.  The mixture totals 4,058 calories for 20 servings.  Each serving is 203 calories for 1/2 cup measured.