Enter instant oatmeal packets. Though oft-maligned, there's no denying their convenience. All you have to do is add hot water, wait a few minutes, and they're ready to eat.

That's where DIY instant oatmeal packets come in. In less than 10 minutes, you can batch-assemble your breakfast on the cheap and customize it to suit your taste.

Instant oatmeal packets have oats, sugar and spices—so all you need to add is butter. The flavoring is already built into instant oatmeal, which makes things easier and more fun.

Q-As an oatmeal aficionado of ancient lineage but limited income, please help me duplicate those individual packets of oatmeal that come in various combinations. The latest is ”cinnamon toast.” ...

If you flip the instant oatmeal pack upside down and open it, the bottom portion (which was once the top) will work as a waterproof seal. You can then very carefully pour hot water in and the bag ...

Q-As an oatmeal aficionado of ancient lineage but limited income, please help me duplicate those individual packets of oatmeal that come in various combinations. The latest is ”cinnamon toast.” ...

Instant oatmeal packets have oats, sugar and spices—so all you need to add is butter. Advertisement The flavoring is already built into instant oatmeal, which makes things easier and more fun.

Instant oatmeal packets have oats, sugar and spices—so all you need to add is butter. The flavoring is already built into instant oatmeal, which makes things easier and more fun.

Instant oatmeal is a morning hero. No matter the flavor that's inside—maple brown sugar, apple cinnamon, peaches and cream —all you have to do is dump the packet into a bowl and add hot water or add ...