This homemade oatmeal mix is the ultimate kitchen shortcut for cozy mornings or spontaneous baking sessions. By combining unbleached flour, rolled oats, and a perfect balance of brown and granulated sugars, you create a base that delivers deep, caramel-like notes without the hassle of measuring individual ingredients every time. The vegetable shortening ensures a tender texture whether you use it for chewy cookies or creamy oatmeal. Keep this mixture stored in an airtight container in your pantry. It’s perfect for weekend brunches, quick weekday breakfasts, or when you crave something sweet and comforting without spending hours in the kitchen. Simple, reliable, and always delicious.
Oatmeal Mix
Description
This homemade oatmeal mix is the ultimate kitchen shortcut for cozy mornings or spontaneous baking sessions. By combining unbleached flour, rolled oats, and a perfect balance of brown and granulated sugars, you create a base that delivers deep, caramel-like notes without the hassle of measuring individual ingredients every time. The vegetable shortening ensures a tender texture whether you use it for chewy cookies or creamy oatmeal. Keep this mixture stored in an airtight container in your pantry. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for weekend brunches, quick weekday breakfasts, or when you crave something sweet and comforting without spending hours in the kitchen. Simple, reliable, and always delicious.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large bowl, sift together the unbleached flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar to remove lumps and aerate the mixture.
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Add the brown sugar to the dry ingredients and stir until evenly distributed.
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Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in the vegetable shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with no large chunks of fat remaining.
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Stir in the rolled oats and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
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Transfer the finished mix into a large airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 9
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2497.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 104.2g161%
- Saturated Fat 33.1g166%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 7972.1mg333%
- Total Carbohydrate 345.6g116%
- Dietary Fiber 23.9g96%
- Sugars 89.3g
- Protein 48.4g97%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Store the mix in a cool, dry place. Label the container with the date.
This mix keeps well for 10 to 12 weeks.
This recipe yields approximately 9 cups of oatmeal mix.
To use for cookies: Combine 1 cup of this mix with 1 egg and 1/2 cup milk, then bake at 350ðF for 10-12 minutes.
To use for breakfast: Mix 1/2 cup of this mix with 1 cup of water or milk and simmer on the stove for 5-7 minutes.
