I’m not a big breakfast person but I know it’s an important meal. So when I’m out-of-town, I always try to eat something small but nutritious, especially if I’ll be driving cross-country, working outside or heading into an all-day event.
Instant oatmeal was a childhood favorite but they put a lot of junky preservatives in the store-bought kind and it gets thick and pasty. Turns out you can make a delicious oatmeal drink—mixed to your own taste—using natural healthful ingredients. It’s fast and easy!
BROOKE’S TRAVEL TIP #5: Prepare some baggies of homemade instant oatmeal for quick easy meals on the road.
I got this recipe from my Costa Rican friend Alberto on a 4-day kayak trip. He camps a lot and makes this delicious oatmeal drink every morning in the field. Individual servings can be put in zip-lock sandwich baggies so you can carry a stash in your tote.
Single serving (mix to taste):
1/4 C fine-ground organic oats (thicker oats will be chewier)
2 Tbsp dry whole milk powder
1-2 tsp raw cane sugar
pinch of sea salt
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional)
pinch of cinnamon (optional)
1 C hot water
Mix dry contents and pour into a mug. Add the hot water and stir. It’s ready to drink!
I do hope you’ve discovered something new and helpful in this week’s series. If you have some travel tips of your own, please share them with me on Facebook. And as you embark on your summer get-away, here’s wishing you safe and happy travels!