Instant Oatmeal in a Jar Recipe + Gift Idea!
Oatmeal in a jar is a聽simple grab and go breakfast or snack —聽all anyone聽has to do is add water and pop it in the microwave. This is a fun recipe to get the kiddos involved as well!
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Let your kids help by measuring out, layering ingredients, placing on caps, and filling the basket.聽 It聽will give聽them a sense of ownership in the project. Top off the gift giving idea with one of these two different printables I created to gift with your instant oatmeal聽in a jar gift.
Whether you give one or dozen this is one gift that will be appreciated and used. Layer basic ingredients and top with a variety of add-ins like; raisins, craisins, walnuts, almonds, dried apples, milk or white chocolate chips, and more.
Arrange some in a basket with a few oatmeal granola bars for some variety, attach the tag with ribbon or string and you’re ready to go.
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OATMEAL IN A JAR
There really isn’t a gift giving idea any more simple than this. Who doesn’t love聽receiving oatmeal in a jar recipes that they can create and make whenever they want?
This oatmeal in a mason jar is hearty, filling and the perfect way to start any day!
HOW TO MAKE OATMEAL IN A JAR
Whatever amount you are planning on making, divide oatmeal in half.聽 Place half your oatmeal in a blender or food processor and pulse until it is almost a powder consistency. This will give yothe creamymy consistency of packaged instant oatmeal packets.
Layer the the following ingredients in each half pint mason jar:
- 1/3 cup oatmeal, quick cook
- 2 tsp. Powdered milk
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- pinch of salt
- (Optional) Add 1-2 Tbsp. chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
When you’re ready to prepare the instant oatmeal, just add 2/3 cup of boiling water and stir.
Don’t forget to add a label for directions and to mark each flavor.聽 The simplest way to do this is to trace the lid of your mason jar onto paper, cut it out, and slip it between lid and ring. Write the preparation instructions and the flavor you created. Or you can write the preparation directions on the back of the printable tag.
Two Free Printable Oatmeal in a JarTags!
I created two free printable tags that you can use to finish off your basket as a teacher’s gift! One is more girly and the other more gender neutral, so pick whichever you prefer. Have your child sign their name on the wavy lines to personalize the tag or聽fill in the prep directions聽in this spot. To grab the free tags, just click on the image you prefer above and it will take you to the full size image. You can then print or save the tag! Keep in mind, the image size is really large to give you the best print quality, so size accordingly before you print.
FAQS ABOUT OATMEAL IN A JAR:
Q: What other ingredients can you add to this jar oatmeal?
A:聽Nuts and dried fruit will also make great additions to these Oatmeal in a Jar gift!
Q: What holidays would you give these Oatmeal in a Jar gifts during?
A:聽Any holiday will work! They are also great for teachers and friends, too! It’s always the perfect time to give oatmeal in a mason jar!
Q: How long does oatmeal in a jar last?
A:聽If in an airtight container, you can expect it to last up to 5 days when stored properly in the fridge.
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OATMEAL IN A JAR
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- ⅓ cup oatmeal, quick cook
- 2 tsp. Powdered milk
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- pinch of salt
- (Optional) Add 1-2 Tbsp. chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
- When you're ready to prepare the instant oatmeal, just add ⅔ cup of boiling water and stir.
- Don't forget to add a label for directions and to mark each flavor.聽 The simplest way to do this is to trace the lid of your mason jar onto paper, cut it out, and slip it between lid and ring. Write the preparation instructions and the flavor you created. Or you can write the preparation directions on the back of the printable tag.
This is a super nicee idea for not only teachers but almost everyone- I am thiinking too of the newspaper delivery person or the mail lady. Anyone would love this and it’s easy and pretty inexpensive to do. Thanks for the good idea!
this is a brilliant idea for people all over in nursing homes to get a good family treat andfamily members great i love it
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What a cute idea! A great gift for anyone really. Thanks for sharing about using the food processor tip, too, to make it have a better texture.
Your instant oatmeal gift idea is so versatile and easy. Thanks for sharing at #theWeekendSocial. Love to see you as always. Thursdays 9:00 PM EST. theKitchenChopper.com
I love this idea, thanks for sharing it. I’m a new follower. Have a great week.
This is such a fun idea!
I’ve seen people give homemade hot chocolate mixes as gifts before, but not oatmeal. I love this idea! Thank you for linking at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you again next week.
What a very creative idea. Looks easy – and yummy! I am pinning this! I’m glad I found this post on the #WonderfulWednesdayBlogHop!
Oh, I love this. What a great idea to make our lives so much easier and what a cute gift idea. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
I love this idea!
I love this idea and I love oatmeal 馃檪
Great gift idea. I’m starting to collect these for Christmas gift ideas!
Thanks for sharing!
Pinning it!
Oh my gosh! This is such a cute and yummy idea!My nieces are starting a new school so this would be perfect for them to give to their teachers.Definitely going to pin this.Thanks for sharing 馃檪
Hi there! I love this idea–especially for a housewarming gift or a gift for a new mother for some easy recipes to make it through her baby life. 馃檪
I love this idea and think that it makes a perfect gift.
My kids would also love eating oatmeal this way so I will definitely be making some of these for them.
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Great especially for the holidays that will soon be here!
This is such a thoughtful gift. I love that the brown sugar and everything is all in there.
I love this. It looks delicious and the presentation is lovely. I am going to make some of these as gifts. Thanks for sharing.
I haven’t done anything like this before but I love how easy this is! I need to try this. Awesome idea!
This is an awesome idea! I can’t wait to make these with the kids!
This is such a thoughtful way to surprise a teacher! I’m a teacher and rarely have time to eat breakfast. Having a comforting oatmeal jar would be the perfect start to my day.
What a neat idea! This would even be good for taking to work!
Such a cute idea!!! Teachers would love this!
I love this idea. I have tried the overnight oatmeal, but instant would be great too. I have lots of half pint jars to use. Cannot wait to try this!
what a great idea. My kids cannot stand my oatmeal even when I try to doctor it up. Love the goodies you added to yours!
Sounds yummy to me! We love oatmeal in this home!
This is such a great idea. Better that lotion or hand sanitizer for sure! Too cute!
What a cute idea! I love it! That oatmeal looks so yummy!
OH i love, love, love this… what a great idea. Thanks so much!
Well, now I know what I’m giving out for presents this Christmas. This is such a fun, cozy gift idea.
What a great idea! Nothing is as yummy as good oatmeal. This makes a perfect winter gift.
I love this idea, and I have so many mason jars laying around with nothing to do with them! Thanks for the great inspiration!
These are so cute. What a fun gift this is. I love that the kids can help make them too.
heee– i love the oatstanding!! that’s awesome
Oh what a great gift idea! I think it would be great for teachers.
This is a wonderful idea. Christmas is coming up, so I can throw pretty red/green ribbons and give these as gifts!
Oh that is brilliant! I love how easy it makes getting a delicious oatmeal breakfast in on fast mornings. And it makes excellent gift ideas too!
Looks tasty! Such a great gift idea!
These look Yummy. I have never given a gift in a jar, but I am thinking about doing it this year. 馃檪
As a former teacher I can honestly say I would have loved to receive this as a gift! The free printable tags are so cute!
I love this idea, and they would also make perfect gifts for my college student sisters.
This is an “oat”standing gift idea – unique and useful. Thanks for the Recipe. The printable tags are great also.
What a great idea for gift giving, especially around the holidays. I love this.