Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal Mix Recipe Breakfast

Found this recipe at http://www.tasteofhome.com/

Quick & tasty Breakfast!
"Oatmeal is a breakfast staple at our house," relates Lynne Van Wagenen from Salt Lake City, Utah. "It's a warm nutritious start to the day that keeps us going all morning. We used to buy the oatmeal mixes, but we think our homemade version is better! Feel free to substitute raisins or other dried fruit for the apples."

Apons on & mixing bowls out..... get ready to make this delicious oatmeal mix

Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal Mix Recipe

16 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 5 min.

Ingredients
6 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup dried apples, diced
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT (for each serving):
1/2 cup water

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 8 cups total.

To prepare oatmeal: Shake mix well. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; slowly stir in 1/2 cup mix. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 1 minute or until oatmeal reaches desired consistency. Yield: 1 serving.

Nutritional Facts: One serving equals 176 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 185 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 2 starch.

Healthy Homemade oatmeal mixes day2

Raisin Oatmeal Mix Recipe
from http://www.tasteofhome.com/

Get on your Apron & start mixing!

Enjoy a warm & FAST bowl of oatmeal each morning! Make your own mix & the kids can even microwave it themselves!

"We like the sweet cinnamony flavor of this instant oatmeal at our house," relates Robert Caummisar of Grayson, Kentucky. The mix makes it convenient to zap a bowl in the microwave for a speedy breakfast. If you like milk with your oatmeal, you can pour a little on top before serving.

Servings 14 ... Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Ingredients
6 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried apples or dried banana chips
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT FOR OATMEAL:
3/4 cup water

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Divide into two batches; store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 1 month. Yield: 7 cups of mix (two batches oatmeal mix--each batch makes 7 servings).

To prepare oatmeal: In a deep microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup oatmeal mix and 3/4 cup water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds; stir. Cook 20-50 seconds longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 1-2 minutes.

Yield: 1 serving.

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup equals 186 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 175 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 2-1/2 starch.

Healthy Homemade Oatmeal Mixes

I quit smoking 6 months ago & since then... saw my pant size increase by 2 sizes! 30 additional pounds! (and I'm not small to begin with!)

Well... I never really ate that much & never really ate too much junk food. I skipped breakfast but snacked everytime I had a craving for a smoke.

Starting this week, I began using the Wii fit (I like hoola hooping).... but also started to have a warm & filling Oatmeal breakfast each morning. In 5 days, I am down 3 1/2 pounds. Now that may be some water weight cuz I am trying to drink more water during the day... but it's a start!

Here are some "oatmeal mix recipes" that I got from The Taste of Home
Get your Apron on & make these to have for quick & easy breakfasts!

CHECK BACK FOR THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS.... A NEW OATMEAL MIX RECIPE EACH DAY!

Spiced Oatmeal Mix Recipe

18 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients
8 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups chopped mixed dried fruit
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions
In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

To prepare oatmeal: Contents of mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. In a deep microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup oatmeal mix and 1 cup water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds. Let stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Yield: 18 servings.

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup prepared oatmeal equals 210 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 137 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fruit.

ONCE a MONTH COOKING.. a Breakfast Session

Once a Month Cooking brought to you by www.apronmadness.com

Today I am starting with Breakfast meals. Kids or Hubby can grab... nuke & have a fast healthy breakfast.

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Sandwiches... pocket sandwiches... burittos & more. All are great for a fast breakfast.

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Ingred: (all amounts will totally depend on your family size & how many of each item you want) breakfast sausage, eggs, potatoes, onions, cresent dough, biscuit dough (pillsbury type works great) , bacon, tortillas, cheese (both slices & shredded... your choice of flavor). ... leftover ham & green peppers (optional)

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In 1 fry pan... cook up most of the sausage .... with the rest, cook some patties for sandwiches.

Wash & quarter potatoes.... start them boiling. When fork tender... drain, cool & shred. Add salt & pepper.

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In another fry pan... saute chopped onions, ham & green peppers (all optional to your taste)

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One more fry pan & cook bacon

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In a bowl... scramble a couple dozen or so eggs. Salt & pepper (don't cook yet)

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Bake biscuits according to directions.

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NOW... assembly time. First in a baking dish... grease the bottom & spread shredded potatoes. Layer with some cooked sausage, pour in a layer of raw eggs, sprinkle with onion mix if you want & top with shredded cheese. over with foil & bake at about 375 till eggs are cooked.

Now once its done... let cool & then cut in about 3x3 inch squares. Flash freeze (leave in pan... put in freezer for a few hrs... till frozen) then pop out & put 1 or 2 squares in each ziploc & put back in freezer.

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While that is baking....

Make some scrambled egg "patties". In a small fry pan, pour a little egg in & as it's cooking, lift the edges & sorta pour the egg to the edge. Once you have it almost fully cooked... flip in half & in half again. If you don't want them that thick... fold in half, flip on plate & cut in half.

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Assemble the cut baked biscuit, egg, slice of cheese & either sausage patty or bacon. Wrap each in wax paper & put a few in ziplocks... label with sharpie.

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Now you can scramble the rest of eggs... add onion mixture, rest of sausage, any bacon & cheese.

For Breakfast Burritos ... Warm tortilla & add mixture & some shedded potatoes if you like. Fold up a sides, roll & wrap in wax paper. Put a few in each ziplock, label & freeze.

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For Breakfast Pockets ... open cresent dough. seal 2 triangles to make a square. Put egg mixture on 1/2 & fold dough over & seal. Bake according to package dough directions. Let cool... put on a plate of cool cookie sheet & flash freeze. (put plate or sheet of cooled pockets in the freezer for a few hours. When frozen, put them in a ziplock... label & freeze.

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*** You can also make a batch of pancakes or waffles & freeze with a piece of wax paper between each. Then just nuke for 20 seconds or so.

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Now you have enough breakfast items for a month. All you have to do it take out what you want & either defrost & heat in microwave or put on a sheet & bake till hot.

Pillsbury Dough Magic - breakfast Pizza

Another Great breakfast for the weekend YUMMY!

Breakfast Pizza!

INGREDIENTS
1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust
8 eggs
1/4 cup half-and-half or milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons Butter
1 container (8 oz) chive, vegetable or regular cream cheese
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked
Green onions, if desired



DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 12-inch pizza pan with CRISCO® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray, or grease with shortening. Unroll dough; place in pan. Starting at center, press out dough with hands to edge of pan.

2. In medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, salt and pepper. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook and stir until thoroughly cooked but still moist. Remove from heat.

3. Spoon cooked egg mixture over crust. Drop cream cheese by teaspoonfuls over eggs. Arrange bacon in spoke fashion on top of pizza.

4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until toppings are thoroughly heated and crust is deep golden brown. Garnish with green onions.

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Pillsbury Dough Magic - breakfast pockets

I am a pillsbury dough fanatic! I make breakfasts.. lunch... dinner, snacks & desserts all from different pillsbury doughs. I have a whole cookbook & I make some up as I go. So for the next few days I will be posting some of my favs! So check back often for new ideas!

Today is Breakfast: Fast... fast... fast! So put on your Apron & get ready to cook.

This one I made up so no real amounts of everything... I just make to our tastes.
This is a great recipe to do up a bunch ahead & keep in freezer. Kids can just grab one & nuke for a healthy breakfast on the go.

fry some breakfast sausage (not links)... drain off grease... add some shredded hashbrowns. (or chop up tator tots) You can add onion or green pepper IF you like. Fry till hashbrowns are cooked to your taste. Scramble a few eggs in a dish, add salt & pepper. then scamble into sausage & hashbrown mix. Mix till eggs are cooked. Add a little of your favorite cheese (we like American).. stir in till just melted... let cool while preparing cresent dough.

Open cresents (at least a couple rolls)... "fuse" 2 triangles into a Square. Add sausage mix to 1/2 of side & fold over. Seal the edges. (I sorta roll the edges up a little to seal)

Put on ungreased cookie sheet & bake at 375 till light golden brown. ( about 10 min or so)

NOW... eat some & let the rest cool. Then to freeze the rest, I flash freeze before putting into ziplocs. Lay the pockets on a pan or plate & put in freezer for a few hrs. Then take them out & put in ziploc or vacuum seal bags. Kids... & adults can then just take one out & nuke. I like to nuke & then put in oven to crisp up the cresent.

Great HEALTHY "on the go" breakfast for the whole family!
**you can make smaller versions for a great brunch item too!