DIY 100 Calorie Oatmeal Mix
Ready‑made oatmeal packets are everywhere, but why pay extra for the illusion of convenience when you can make your own mix at home for less money and real convenience? A homemade base gives you full control over the ingredients, flavor, nutrition, and texture — and this is my favorite blend. It’s creamy, warmly spiced, and built from three oat textures plus a boost from a premium seed blend, protein powder, and collagen.
This mix is most comparable to the Better Oats 100 Calorie line: a 28g serving comes in at about 100 calories, and the macros line up closely. But the biggest advantages of making your own are customization and reduced waste. Instead of four boxes and forty envelopes, you get one tidy container with 38 scoop‑and‑go servings.
Customizing Your Base Mix
Oats
I use three different oat “form factors” because I love the layered texture.
- Quick oats melt into a creamy base.
- Rolled oats add body and a gentle chew.
- Steel‑cut oats bring a firmer bite.
This combination works especially well if you prep servings ahead of time — the oats soak in the liquid overnight (or for a few days), creating a perfect texture. But you can adjust the ratios or use a single oat type to suit your preference.
Seeds
My super‑seed blend includes flax, hemp, and chia. You can use one seed, a different mix, or skip them entirely.
Sweeteners
Sweetness is fully adjustable. I love the maple‑caramel flavor of maple sugar, but coconut sugar, brown sugar, or granulated sugar all work beautifully. You can also reduce calories by using only monkfruit sweetener or lowering the total sugar to ½ cup.
Protein Boost
I add protein powder to help keep me full longer. I use two powders I genuinely enjoy on their own, but any unflavored or vanilla protein works well — or you can omit it entirely. Oats already contain natural protein.
Flavor Builders
Milk powder, cinnamon, vanilla powder, and sea salt round out the mix. Adjust or omit any of them to match your taste.
Endless Flavor Variations
Once you’ve dialed in your perfect base, the fun begins.
- Store‑inspired classics: Apple Cinnamon, Cranberry Almond, Raisin Walnut, Peaches & Cream, Strawberries & Cream, Blueberries & Cream — all easy to recreate at home.
- Dried fruit: Ideal for make‑ahead servings. They rehydrate beautifully and taste almost like fresh fruit. (You may need a splash more liquid.)
- Fresh berries: Always a win. The vanilla, milk powder, and protein powder in the base create a natural “berries and cream” vibe.
- Fruit purées: Pumpkin purée + ginger = instant pumpkin pie energy.
- Nut butters: Add creaminess, flavor, and extra protein. Peanut butter + mashed banana or almond butter + dried cherries are two favorites.
The point is: get creative. With one base mix and endless mix‑ins, breakfast never has to be boring.
If you’d like a quick reference, you can download and print an instruction card to attach to your container of mix — perfect for busy mornings.
DIY 100 Calorie Oatmeal Mix
Equipment
Ingredients
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed in the mix.3 1/2 cups (280 g) quick oats, 3 1/2 cups (280 g) old fashioned oats, 1 cup (160 g) steel cut oats, 1/2 cup (80 g) ground super seed blend (i.e. hemp, flax, and chia), 1/3 cup (67 g) maple sugar, 1/3 cup (67 g) monkfruit sweetener, 1/3 cup (70 g) vanilla protein powder , 1/4 cup (28 g) non-fat milk powder, 2 tbsp (16 g) cinnamon, 1 tbsp (8 g) vanilla powder, 1 tbsp (18 g) fine sea salt
- Transfer the mix to an airtight container and store at room temperature.
- Microwave: Combine 28g (3 tbsp) oatmeal mix, 160ml (2/3 cup) water (or milk), and any mix‑ins in a microwave‑safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 1½ minutes. Stir, cover, and let stand briefly until thickened.
- Stovetop: Combine 28g (3 tbsp) oatmeal mix, 160ml (2/3 cup) water (or milk), and any mix‑ins in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until creamy and the oats reach your desired consistency.
- Overnight: Combine 28g (3 tbsp) oatmeal mix, 160ml (2/3 cup) water (or milk), and any mix‑ins in a jar or container. Refrigerate overnight. Enjoy chilled, or warm briefly in the microwave.
- For thicker oats, reduce the liquid to 120 ml (1/2 cup). For creamier oats, increase the liquid to 180 ml (3/4 cup).
Notes
- For flavor variations, add dried or fresh fruit cut into small bits, shredded coconut, nut butter, chopped nuts or seeds in your favorite combinations. I like:
- dates, apples and cranberries
- figs, blueberries and hazelnuts
- dates, pineapple and coconut
- bananas, chocolate and peanut butter
- Nutrition facts are an estimate based on the specific brands of the ingredients that I have in my pantry.
- 100 calories refers to the base oatmeal mix – adding milk or any mix-ins or toppings will result in a higher calorie breakfast.
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