Refrigerator Oatmeal Recipes

Okay so some people are asking me about Refrigerator Oatmeal pictures I posted on FB and Instagram. 

I came across this website (http://www.theyummylife.com) in Pinterest and made one myself. I tried doing the Choco Banana first. I loved it! It's super easy to make! Just mix the ingredients together and leave in the ref overnight.


Here are the six original recipes:

Banana Cocoa Refrigerator Oatmeal

Nutritional Info: 245 calories, 5g fat, 56g carbs, 10g fiber, 13g protein

·         1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats

·         1/3 cup skim milk

·         1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

·         1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds

·         1 tablespoon cocoa powder

·         1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)

·         1/4 cup diced ripe banana, or enough to fill jar (approx. half of a small banana)

In a half pint (1 cup) jar, add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder and honey. Put lid on jar and shake until well combined. Remove lid, add bananas and stir until mixed throughout. Return lid to jar and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. Eat chilled.

Banana Peanut Butter Refrigerator Oatmeal

Nutritional Info (using PB2 and no honey or sweetener): 264 calories, 5g fat, 55g carbs, 8g fiber, 15g protein

·         1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats

·         1/3 cup skim milk

·         1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

·         1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds

·         1 tablespoon peanut butter (may substitute PB2 powdered peanut butter)

·         1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)

·         1/4 cup diced ripe banana, or enough to fill jar (approx. half of a small banana)

In a half pint (1 cup) jar, add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, peanut butter (or PB2), and honey. Put lid on jar and shake until well combined. Remove lid, add bananas and stir until mixed throughout. Return lid to jar and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. Eat chilled.

Mango Almond Refrigerator Oatmeal

Nutritional Info: 207 calories, 4g fat, 47g carbs, 7g fiber, 12g protein

·         1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats

·         1/3 cup skim milk

·         1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

·         1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds

·         1/8 teaspoon almond extract

·         1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)

·         1/4 cup diced mango (approx. half of a small mango)

In a half pint jar or container, add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, almond extract and honey. Put lid on jar and shake until well combined. Add mangoes and stir with fork until mixed throughout. Return lid to jar and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. Eat chilled.

Apple Cinnamon Refrigerator Oatmeal

Nutritional Info:  210 calories, 4g fat, 48g carbs, 8g fiber, 11g protein

·         1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats

·         1/3 cup skim milk

·         1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

·         1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds

·         1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

·         1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute any preferred sweetener)

·         1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, or enough to fill jar

In a half pint (1 cup) jar, add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, cinnamon and honey. Put lid on jar and shake until well combined. Remove lid, add applesauce and stir until mixed throughout. Return lid to jar and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. Eat chilled.

                                               

Blueberry Maple Refrigerator Oatmeal

Nutritional Info: 215 calories, 4g fat, 48g carbs, 8g fiber, 12g protein

·         1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats

·         1/3 cup skim milk

·         1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

·         1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds

·         2 teaspoons maple syrup (more or less to taste)

·         1/4 cup blueberries (or enough to fill jar)

In a half pint (1 cup) jar, add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, and maple syrup. Put lid on jar and shake until well combined. Remove lid, add blueberries and stir until mixed throughout. Return lid to jar and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. Eat chilled.

Raspberry Vanilla Refrigerator Oatmeal

Nutritional Info: 230 calories, 4g fat, 51g carbs, 8g fiber, 11g protein

·         1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats

·         1/3 cup skim milk

·         1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

·         1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds

·         1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

·         1 tablespoon raspberry jam, preserves, or spread

·         1/4 to 1/3 cup raspberries (cut each berry in half), or enough to fill jar

In a half pint (1 cup) jar, add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla, and raspberry jam. Put lid on jar and shake until well combined. Remove lid, add raspberries and stir until mixed throughout. Return lid to jar and refrigerate overnight or as long as 2-3 days. Eat chilled.

Now they have 8 new flavors! My kids love them too so you might want to prepare your baby food with these recipes!

Check them out here: http://www.theyummylife.com/8_muesli_flavors


Enjoy!