Dry Oatmeal Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup dried apples or 1 cup other dried fruit
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT
8 cups water, 1/2 cup per serving

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
Yield 8 cups total.
To prepare oatmeal: Shake mix well and measure out oatmeal into bowl, add water, and microwave for 3 minutes.
Or on a stove top, in a saucepan, bring water to a boil; slowly stir in 1/2 cup mix.
Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat.
Cover and let stand for 1 minute or until oatmeal reaches desired consistency.