What size mason jar should I use?u003cbr/u003e

8 oz. mason jars are PERFECT for this recipe. The measurement lines show you exactly how many rolled oats to use and the rest of the space holds your add-ins perfectly.

What can you use instead of a mason jar for instant oat jars?

u003cbr/u003eIf you do not have any mason jars hanging around, you can package the oats into individual sandwich bags. Use a 1-cup measuring tool (8 oz.). Fill measuring cup 1/2 full with oats and then add in the rest of your desired ingredients. Carefully pour into a sandwich bag. Remove air and seal. Store in a cool dry pantry for up to 8 months.

How far in advance can instant oat jars be assembled?

u003cbr/u003eInstant oat jars can be assembled and stored up to 3 months in advance. Make sure to store them in a cool dry place.

Should I use freeze-dried or dried fruit in my oat jars?u003cbr/u003e

We recommend freeze-dried fruit. It is going to give you a better texture in your oatmeal than dried fruit. Freeze-dried fruit is closer to fresh fruit in terms of nutrients and flavor. Most importantly, it rehydrates faster so that your fruit doesn't have the chewy texture of a raisin.

Where can I purchase freeze-dried fruit?u003cbr/u003e

We purchase ours from u003ca href=u0022https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/freeze-dried-strawberries-080665u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eTrader Joe'su003c/au003e, Thrive Market or u003ca href=u0022https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/search?text=freeze+dried+fruitu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eWhole Foodsu003c/au003e. A variety of freeze-dried ingredients can also be purchased from Amazon. Once you test your favorite flavors, you can save a great deal of money by buying in bulk and using the fruit as needed. It lasts A LONG TIME.

Make Ahead Instant Oat Jars

Description

Make Ahead Instant Oat Jars are simple to assemble and fast to prepare on a busy morning. With nutrient dense ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit, breakfast recipes don't get more wholesome than this.

Ingredients

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Oat Jar Assembly:

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup freeze-dried or dehydrated fruit
1 Tbs nuts
1/2 Tbs of seeds (flax, hemp hearts or chia)
Optional ingredients: coconut, peanut butter powder, cocoa, cinnamon, etc

To serve:

2/3 cup boiling water
honey or maple syrup to sweeten

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Instructions

Assembly instructions: Combine "oat jar assembly" ingredients listed above into an 8 oz. mason jar. Seal and store for up to 3 months in a cool dark area.

Serving instructions: Pour contents of one prepared oat jar into a bowl, add 2/3 cup of boiling water. Stir. If mixture is too thick, add an additional splash of milk or water. Top with honey or maple syrup to sweeten. Enjoy immediately.

** see notes for some of our favorite flavor combinations with measurements.

Notes

Peanut Butter Blueberry Instant Oatmeal: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup dried blueberries, 1 Tbs pecans, 1/2 Tbs peanut butter powder, 1/2 tsp ground flax seeds (optional). Honey or maple syrup for serving.

Dark Chocolate Strawberry Instant Oatmeal: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup dried strawberries, 1 Tbs pecans, 1/2 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp chia seeds (optional). Honey or maple syrup for serving.

Apple Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup dried apples, 1 tablespoon pecans, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp chia seeds (optional. Honey or maple syrup for serving.

NOTE: Nutrition information is based on the Dark Chocolate Strawberry Oatmeal with no sweetener added.