Cheater's Oatmeal Pudding

From: Pneuma

On May 16, 2008

Been hankering for one as I haven't had this in years! Boy, was I glad when I found out it was so easy (did it as is) as all I had to do was zip water w/ oats in the microwave and then mix with the pudding. Then, sprinkle some topping. Voila! It's healthy, it's filling, it's homey and I love the fact that there are many options on what flavors to use. Thank you, vitalev!

From: Bonnie G #2

On May 15, 2008

Wow, this was soooo easy and very good. I love oatmeal in the morning and this was a nice change. I used butterscotch pudding as that's what I had and added a 1/2 tsp of vanilla, left out the splenda and it was perfect. Not to sweet, creamy and soooo yummy. Can't wait to try it with other flavors of pudding.

From: brokenburner

On May 12, 2008

This recipe has been in my cookbook for a while, and I wish I had tried it sooner! I used 1/4 cup of Quaker old-fashioned oats and half a cup of water, but all 4 ounces of pudding... so it was REALLY creamy! I microwaved the oatmeal and water for 2.5 minutes, let it sit for a couple more, and then added vanilla extract (I didn't measure it but it was probably 1/4 teaspoon), two packets Splenda, and vanilla pudding. I didn't re-heat it because the thought of microwaving pudding just wasn't very palatable to me, but maybe one day I will try that! I'm planning to try this recipe with chocolate pudding and strawberry, lemon or orange extract... thanks for posting this truly fabulous recipe!! EDIT: I did try this with instant oats, chocolate pudding, and strawberry extract. I think the old-fashioned oats add a more pleasing texture, but the instant oats worked out just fine too.