Toast isn't worth the points. Cereal is okay. Like I said, cooking isn't happening. So, oatmeal seemed to be the way to go. I love oatmeal, which certainly helps. I do not like buying expensive individual packets, though. I hate the waste!
We do most of our grocery shopping at a co-op and so I can get bulk oats. I decided to make up some of my own oatmeal packets. I can mix in whatever I want, I have a microwave at work, and I can eat whenever I get around to it once I'm in the office.
My favorite combination is raisins, cinnamon, and brown sugar. I don't generally like fresh fruit in my oatmeal because the fruit is always too juicy. So, I pretty much stick to the basics.
On Sundays I take about 5 minutes to put these bags together and then I'm set for the week. It really is that simple!
Easy Instant Oatmeal Packets (7 WW points per packet)
You Need
5 plastic baggies or containers
oatmeal
raisins
cinnamon
brown sugar
Directions
Open your bags or containers and line them up. Measure out 1/2 cup quick oats per packet. Add 1/4 cup raisins. Then, add cinnamon and brown sugar to your liking. I add about 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and about 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar.
When I get in to the office and get settled, I just add hot water from the bubbler and mix it up. Alternately, add water and microwave it for a minute.
Quick, easy, healthy. And it keeps me full for the morning! What's your go-to breakfast on busy mornings?
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