Recipe for Instant Oatmeal

To make individual instant packets, combine the following ingredients in small ziplock bags.
1/2 cup oats, blended until powdery
1/4 cup unpowdered oats
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar (optional)
optional: Add any dried fruit that is broken into small pieces like dried apple pieces, raisins, dried apricots and/or cinnamon.
Seal baggie and store in a dry place.

Microwave directions for cooking:
Empty packet into microwavable bowl. Add 2/3 cup water or milk. Microwave on high about 1 1/2 minutes, stir.
Conventional directions for cooking:
Empty packet into pan. Add 1/2 cup boiling water; cook and stir over heat until thickened.