Raisin & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal Mix

(6 servings)

  • 1 one-quart jar
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons dry milk powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup raisins
In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients EXCEPT for the raisins. Mix thoroughly.

Pour 1 cup of the oat mixture into the jar. Pack down the layer with a laddle.

Sprinkle raisins into the jar to create a thin layer.

Continue adding oats and raisins alternately until all ingredients are used and your jar is full and very pretty.

Seal the jar.


Attach these instructions to your gift of breakfast:

Raisin & Brown Sugar Oatmeal
(2 servings)
  • 1 cups instant oatmeal mix
  • 1 and 1/2 cup water
Boiling Water Method:

Pour boiling water over the oatmeal mix and stir. Let stand a couple of minutes until thickened to desired consistency.

Microwave Method:

Stir oatmeal mix and water together in a large microwavable cereal bowl. Microwave for 1 and 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 1 minute more. Let it stand for 1 minute before serving. Top with a splash of milk and enjoy!


Give the gift of breakfast... the gift of health... or just give yourself the gift of saving money on instant oatmeal!


Mr Breakfast would like to thank Mr Breakfast for this recipe.

Recipe number 1910. Submitted 12/2/2006.