Commissary Kitchen · 068 / 100 · Breakfasts
Granola Milk-Powder Breakfast
About 15 minutes, estimated · 2 portions · No cook

Original commissary-inspired pantry recipe
Powdered milk gives a dry pantry the option of a cereal breakfast without an opened milk carton. Reconstitute only what you plan to use and keep the granola separate until serving.
Place & evidence: Across the country. This is an original pantry recipe. The source supplies ingredient or technique context, rather than evidence that this exact dish is served in a prison. Inventory and place labels describe that context only. FCI Danbury Commissary List.
Make it
Equipment: Clean food-safe bowl or cup; spoon; measuring cup and spoons; a clean suitable utensil for any chopping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granola
- 1 cup safe drinking water
- Powdered milk amount specified for 1 cup prepared milk
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
Method
- Follow the milk label to make one cup of prepared milk, using its stated powder quantity, water amount and mixing order.
- Stir until the powder is dispersed, scraping the bottom. If the label calls for a standing or chilling time, complete that step.
- Divide granola, raisins and chopped peanuts between two bowls.
- Pour the prepared milk over just before eating. Use promptly or keep refrigerated if service is delayed.
The useful detail
Measure the finished milk as the label intends. A generic scoop size or an extra full cup of water can make the bowl unexpectedly thin.
When the store is different
Use a shelf-stable single-serve milk carton if available.
Serving & handling
Mix moist ingredients close to serving. Keep opened or mixed perishables refrigerated if they are not being eaten promptly. Read the pantry and food-handling guide for storage limits, package directions and allergen checks.
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Sources & editorial note
Federal Bureau of Prisons — FCI Danbury Commissary List, BOP. Official inventory, Connecticut. Source scope and limits.
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