In Need of Some Refrigerator Oatmeal Recipes!

13

Replies

  • josyjozy
    josyjozy Posts: 117 Member
    Wow some of these recipes go all out! I do mine a little more simple, and I watch my carb intake so I only eat a 1/3 cup portion of the finished oats. My favorite so far is: 1/2 cup quick oats
    1 6oz container light nonfat yogurt
    1/4 cup or a little less of water
    2 Tbsp natural peanut butter
    Mix in a small bowl and let sit over night. In the morning I put my 1/3 cup servings into individual bowls to just grab in the morning. Each portion is only 110 calories depending on which yogurt you use. I use regular, not greek. And for those thinking it's not very filling because the portion is small, I add a protein to my breakfast or a fruit and am completely satisfied!

    That's a very good idea, I might try that (eating the 1/3 cup portion) and adding in a protein bar. The ones I get taste almost like eating a candy bar. Usually I would just eat all the oatmeal and try to keep it under 400 cal. looking forward to getting yummy and full for less calories.
  • Thanks so much for this! I am going to make a few of those tomorrow so I have my breakfasts already prepared this week... Trying to do as much "prep" as possible on Sunday afternoon so I don't have too many excuses for not eating right once the hustle & bustle of the week begins.
  • jms3533
    jms3533 Posts: 316 Member
    Mary's Fork and Spoon blog has some great overnight oatmeal recipes. There is one using cherry pie filling (no sugar added), that is terrific. Google her blog. She is a MFP member, marycmeadows.
  • Jenny_Lou20
    Jenny_Lou20 Posts: 60 Member
    I've never been big on oatmeal, but I've never tried it cold or with chocolate!

    I think I'm gonna break down and give this a try :)
  • luckyroot
    luckyroot Posts: 31 Member
    bump
  • Allison22451
    Allison22451 Posts: 686 Member
    Bump
  • In a small mason jar (size comparable to a PB jar) I add in this order:

    1/3 cup almond milk (you can choose between unsweetened and the chocolate; at 1/3 cup, the difference is 25 calories)
    1T unsweetened cocoa
    1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned oats
    1/4 cup greek fat free plain yogurt
    1T chia seeds
    4 to 6 T chocolate PB2
    1 to 2 tsp honey

    Close jar and shake until mixed nicely. Then add half a banana, sliced, and stir. Close jar, and let sit in the fridge overnight. You can let it chill for 2 or 3 days if you want, but this stuff is so delicious it is hard to not eat it as soon as it is ready.

    For those who haven't seen overnight oats before, you may be hesitant to eat "uncooked" oats, or a oatmeal concoction served chilled. Do it once. You'll be a happier, healthier person. For people who like the idea of chocolate oatmeal, this will be better than your best imaginings.

    With maximum ingredient amounts, this recipe comes in under 410 calories of healthy goodness. You can easily edit the sugar/PB2 to reduce calories to approx. 310 calories, or leave out the banana and bring the total in under 275. I recommend full amounts however. Perhaps the most delicious meal you will eat. Try it. Life will change.

    Thanks - looking forward to changing my life Monday morning.
  • Johlawrence
    Johlawrence Posts: 236 Member
    BUMP
  • Akious
    Akious Posts: 71
    1/2 cup oats
    1/2 cup milk
    1 serving PB2 (2tbsp)
    1 tbsp nestle perfect for baking cocoa
    1 banana
    1 packet equal

    Put it all in a blender and puree it. Then toss it in a container and put it in the fridge for the night. After a night in the fridge this comes out like a chocolate mousse pudding. Perfect for a morning meal.
  • 1/4 c regular oatmeal
    1/2 c vanilla almond milk
    1 1/2 tsp chia seeds
    1/4 medium banana, sliced
    1/2 c blueberries
    a touch of sweetener
    Mix everything in a good sealing container (or jar). In the morning I add a little more milk since I like my oatmeal a little on the soupy side. Great summer breakfast with fresh berries.
    From Skinnytaste.com
  • g4genn
    g4genn Posts: 58 Member
    bump Awesome thread
  • MMMMmmmmmmmmmmm Sounds so delicious! BUMP!
  • quixoteQ
    quixoteQ Posts: 484
    1/2 cup chocolate almond milk
    1 T unsweetened cocoa
    1/4 cup old fashioned uncooked oats
    1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
    1 T chia seeds
    1.5 T ground flaxmeal
    2 tsp honey
    2.5 tsp ground coffee
    6 T chocolate PB2

    shake, then stir, then chill overnight. eat. ???? profit.

    about 440 calories.

    game over.
  • arrawyn79
    arrawyn79 Posts: 275 Member
    1/2 cup chocolate almond milk
    1 T unsweetened cocoa
    1/4 cup old fashioned uncooked oats
    1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
    1 T chia seeds
    1.5 T ground flaxmeal
    2 tsp honey
    2.5 tsp ground coffee
    6 T chocolate PB2

    shake, then stir, then chill overnight. eat. ???? profit.

    about 440 calories.

    game over.

    This sounds AMAZING. Like a mocha oatmeal with the chocolate and coffee! :D i've just had a bowl of plain oats (1/2 cup w a 1/4 cup almond milk) and this is making me want MORE cuz I can't wait to try all these!
  • i do believe I'm going to have to try this tomorrow!!
  • rosasharon
    rosasharon Posts: 38 Member
    bump
  • BNance509
    BNance509 Posts: 79 Member
    BUMP!! I have to try this
  • Here are my 2 newest variations;

    1/2 C oats
    1/3 C light coconut milk + a little skim milk to make 1/2 cup total
    2 TBSP diced dried pineapple
    1-2 packets equal
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    2TBSP toasted coconut (add when serving)

    or

    1/2 C oats
    1/3 C light coconut milk + a little skim milk to make 1/2 cup total
    1 Tbsp coconut (un-toasted, mix into oatmeal)
    1 to 1.5 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
    When serving - top with 2 Tbsp toasted coconut and 1 tbsp sliced almonds
  • bchgrl8
    bchgrl8 Posts: 55 Member
    These sound fantastic!!!!! I'm excited to try them..thanks everyone! :flowerforyou:
  • NatGnat
    NatGnat Posts: 13 Member
    My current breakfast obsession:
    1/3 cup rolled oats
    1/3 cup almond milk
    1/3 cup 0% Fage greek yogurt
    1/2 tbs agave
    1/2 cup Private Select Triple Berry Medley

    Mix everything up (including frozen berries) the night before then feast the next morning!

    I love vegan overnight oats too (from Oh She Glows)
    1/2-1 banana
    Handful of baby spinach
    1/4-1/2 cup rolled oats
    1 tbs chia seeds

    Blend banana and spinach then mix with chia seeds and oatmeal then wait impatiently until morning (breakfast is my favorite meal) Sometimes I add cinnamon or PB2.
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    Yummy!
  • ToughTulip
    ToughTulip Posts: 1,118 Member
    Bump :D
  • mrscewinters
    mrscewinters Posts: 38 Member
    I didn't read all the pages of replies. But I find using a good rtd protein shake works well.
  • StephShuttle
    StephShuttle Posts: 39 Member
    *BUMP*

    Omg what is this and why have I never tried it!?
  • krystina_letitia9
    krystina_letitia9 Posts: 697 Member
    I'm allergic to dairy and not a fan of chia - can this be made without yogurt or chia? If so, a recipe would be appreciated! I would love to try this!
  • Dragonldy69
    Dragonldy69 Posts: 368 Member
    :flowerforyou: Here is a thread here on mFP that was posted back a few weeks ago..
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/641423-overnight-oats-why-didn-t-i-do-this-sooner
    Hope it will help you..:drinker:
  • drgooch
    drgooch Posts: 68 Member
    bump
  • cateyjo
    cateyjo Posts: 108
    bump
  • LishaCole
    LishaCole Posts: 245
    All measurements are approximate as I don't actually measure out anything normally.

    2 apples ("chopped" in blender on "ice" setting)
    +1.5 cup oats
    +4-6 tbsp chia seeds
    +1.5 tbsp cinnamon
    +1 container plain yogurt (dairy or almond)
    +bit of almond milk

    + blender + 5 small mason jars = decadent breakfast for a week.

    If you don't like the seedy texture of the chia seeds you can buy them milled into a powder, or replace with milled flax seeds.