READY-MADE PECAN RAISIN OATMEAL
You ever have one of those days where it seems almost impossible to get out the door on time for work or school let alone have time to make breakfast? It seems that we are always on the go and we never have enough hours in the day. Since we are all in a rush, nutrition is often forfeited for convenience. For this reason I have been forced to find ways to make nutrition fast and easy. Preparing food on a day that is more slow paced, for me it is Sunday, that will last through the week is a necessity. With this in mind, a ready-made hot cereal option came to mind. For this recipe you will need the following:
1 large bowl for hand mixing
1 food grinder (coffee grinder will do)
8 cups of Quick Oats
20 oz of raisins
1/2 -1 cup pecans
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Separate and grind two cups of oats till powdery. Pour into large bowl
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| Ground oat, pecan, cinnamon mixture. |
Grind pecans till the are fine but nut buttery. Add to the oats in the large bowl and mix thoroughly. Add cinnamon, mix thoroughly.
Stir in brown sugar and make sure that it is mixed well. Next add raisins and stir so that the raisins get coated and they no longer stick together. Add the remainder of the oats to this mixture and stir to blend the oats till it is evenly distributed. Package as needed.
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| All ingredients well mixed for even flavor. |
In order to make this yummy meal, all you need to do is fill your favorite microwavable coffee mug with warm water and microwave on high for 2 minutes. After the water is hot pour the contents of the Pecan Raisin Oatmeal packet into the mug, stir, and let stand for 1 minute. Enjoy!!
There are several ways to package this for convenience. I like to have some packets for my son that are measured out and put in resealable bags so that he can just grab it then I mix it with the heated water. Bags can be reused.. The packets are placed in a plastic storage container that is labeled so that he can easily locate it. A small resealable container can be used for easy carrying and consumption at work. Finally, it can always be left in a large resealable container with a scoop near it. Whichever option is most convenient, you can be sure that you will have a good meal.
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| Convenient Packaging |
Remember that the ingredients can be changed to suit your needs, likes, or dislikes. Leave out the nuts if you have an allergy.