Are you looking for an easy breakfast to prep for busy school mornings? This homemade fruit and nut instant oatmeal is not only easy to prep but also quick to cook. It’s the perfect frugal and fast breakfast for your family.

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I am not a morning person. I’ve tried and although I have made progress, I’ve also come to realize that I will never thrive on mornings.

This makes school mornings challenging for me. I want to make sure my kids have a good breakfast but more often than not we resort to toaster pastries. These homemade fruit and nut instant oatmeal packets are my life saver.

My kiddos like some sweet to their oatmeal so I add some semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of adding granulated sugar. You could also sweeten it with honey but as I said, I’m not a morning person so I like to dump and go.

Fruit and Nut Instant Oatmeal Ingredients

32 oz Container of Quick Oats
1/4 Cup of Dry Milk
2.75 oz Bag of Trail Mix
1/4 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Step 1

First pull out 12 resealable snack bags and open them.

Step 2

Next, add 1/3 cup of quick oats to each snack bag.

Step 3

Then add 1 tbsp of dry milk to each snack bag.

Step 4

Next, divide your bag of trail mix among each snack bag evenly, roughly .25 oz. per bag.

Step 5 (Optional)

Lastly, top each snack bag with 1 tbsp of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

To Cook Fruit and Nut Instant Oatmeal

Step 1

First, mix one packet of homemade instant oatmeal and 1/2 cup water in a small microwavable bowl.

Step 2

Next, microwave the oatmeal on high for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave, stir, and serve.

These homemade fruit and nut instant oatmeal packets are your new best friend for busy mornings. Now you can concentrate on your coffee in the morning to get up and moving instead of breakfast. That’s all mom really wants, right?

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Raise your had if you love mushrooms! Seriously, any form is welcomed in my book. That’s why I have to share this easy and frugal yellow mushroom rice recipe with you. You won’t believe how good jarred mushrooms can taste!

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Collage of Yellow Mushroom Rice with text overlay: Easy + Frugal Yellow Mushroom Rice

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Remember the rice I told you about in Top Food Items You Should Buy at Dollar Tree? This easy recipe uses that delicious rice as the base which means no additional seasonings are needed from you. Score!

For $2 you can have a side dish for dinner that serves 5+ people in no time. It’s perfect for large busy families on a budget like us.

Plate of yellow mushroom rice

Ingredients

9 oz. Bag Yellow Rice
10 oz. Jar of Mushrooms
2 1/4 cups Water
2 tbsp Olive Oil

Step 1

In a medium pot with a lid, bring your water to a boil.

Step 2

Once your water is boiling, add you olive oil and the entire package of rice.

Step 3

Continue boiling for 1 minute, stirring the entire time.

Step 4

Next, cover your pot with the lid and reduce the heat to simmer.

Step 5

Continue cooking for 15-20 minutes.

Step 6

While your rice is cooking, strain the liquid off of your mushrooms.

Step 7

After your rice has simmered for 15-20 minutes, stir in your strained mushrooms.

Step 8

Resume simmering for another 5-10 minutes.

Step 9

Remove your pot from the heat.

Plate of yellow mushroom rice

Step 10

Fluff the rice and serve hot.

This easy and frugal yellow mushroom rice is seriously delicious! It is the perfect side dish for feeding large families on a small budget. We usually have leftovers even though both my husband and 9-year-old are bottomless pits. That’s always a win in my book!

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Kids are constantly asking about snack time in our house. It’s a bigger deal than any other meal in their eyes. With the new school year around the corner, it’s time to start planning now with these easy homemade after school snack ideas.

Collage of Snacks with text overlay: Easy Homemade After School Snack Ideas

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In my free subscriber gift, Moms Back 2 School Quick Guide, I talk about setting up a snack station for your kids. This makes the after school routine so much easier.

Later this month I’ll share how to make your own snack station easily, but until then, try out some delicious homemade snacks to fill it. Experiment with a few of these awesome recipes to see what your kids love and what they don’t.

Then, once school starts, you have a cache of easy snack recipes to keep your snack station with.

Strawberry Yogurt Bark (Drug Store Divas)

This delicious treat is great when it’s crazy hot outside. Let your kid cool off after the walk from the bus to the house with some strawberry yogurt bark. It’s a great treat for mom, too.

Slow Cooker Applesauce (Play Dates & Parties)

Let your kids get in on the snack making fun with this easy applesauce recipe. It’s the perfect easy idea to introduce kids to cooking.

Simple 10-Minute Garlic Edamame (Fluster Buster)

Edamame is absolutely delicious. 2 of my 3 kiddos love it as much as I do. This recipe is a simple way to create a healthy after school snack for everyone.

Quick Stove Top Granola (Walking on Sunshine)

Granola is fantastic because it doubles as a breakfast and a snack. This stove top version is easy to make so you can stock up now!

Crunchy No Bake Energy Bites (Fivespot Green Living)

Do your kids want a snack with a crunch to it? If so, these no bake energy bites are the perfect way to give it to them!

Healthy Strawberry Oats Energy Bars (Keeping It Real)

Who doesn’t love strawberries? We certainly do and these energy bars are another great recipe that works well for breakfast and snacks.

Golden Mango Protein Cookies (Healthy Helper)

Add a tropical flavor to your after school snacks with these delicious mango protein cookies! Plus kids are always up for cookies in any form.

Chickpea and Black Bean Snack Mix (Dizzy, Busy, and Hungry)

This snack mix is another great crunchy snack that is great for the entire family. It’s easy to customize the seasoning for your family’s tastes making this a versatile snack idea.

Healthy Lemon Raspberry Breakfast Cookie Recipe (Hello Creative Family)

Yes, these are breakfast cookies but much like the others on this list, they also make a great snack idea. It is fresh and sweet just like your kiddos.

Lemon and Dill Cucumber Chips (DIY Adulation)

Do your kids love chips? Try this healthy cucumber alternative in lieu of traditional chips!

These easy homemade after school snack ideas will have you ready for stress-free school days in no time. Don’t forget to try them out with your kiddos before school starts. Then you can stock your snack station with treats you know they’ll love.

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