Easy Overnight Refrigerator Oatmeal Recipe

Last night I made peanut butter refrigerator oatmeal. The recipe said it was packed with flavor and nutrition.  I thought it looked good so I gave it a try. It took about 10 minutes to make and a few minutes to clean up the mess. After I mixed all the ingredients together, I put it into the refrigerator overnight.  

Peanut butter banana oatmeal

Well anyway, this is how my peanut butter refrigerator oatmeal looked in the morning . The original recipe is below, but I changed a few ingredients, mainly because I did not have on hand all the ingredients listed in the recipe.

Instead of plain non-fat Greek yogurt, I used blueberry non-fat Greek yogurt. (I couldn't taste the blueberries.) The yogurt was in a small six ounce container and I used about half of the small container. I didn't have old fashioned oats so I used quick cook oats. Instead of chia seeds, I used flax seed. I also used a whole small banana.

The consistency of the refrigerator oatmeal was a little mushy. The peanut butter and banana were a tasty combination though and the banana was firm even after being in the oatmeal overnight. As you can see from my pictures and the way it is pictured in the original recipe (picture below) my mason jar didn't contain as much food as pictured in the recipe. Believe it or not, the portion size in my pictures was plenty for a filling, nutritious breakfast. The flax seed definitively gives an energy boost as opposed to some meals that cause a sluggish feeling after being consumed.  I would recommend giving the recipe a try.

Peanut butter banana refrigerator oatmeal

Here is the original recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned 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)

Directions

In a Mason Jar (or a nice breakfast dish) (I've used both and both work great) add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, peanut butter 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.

Link to above recipe.

Overnight Refrigerator Oatmeal

A creamy, delicious, healthy breakfast that is easy to make the night before and ready to eat in the morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to make overnight refrigerator oatmeal in mason jars? No. Any container that holds the ingredients will work. 67000 Ball Qt Mason Jar WM 12-pack (one cup) mason jars or any other container that is large enough to hold the ingredients, are perfect.  I find that the mason jars are convenient for holding a quick overnight refrigerator oatmeal breakfast or snack. I've found that these jars work well: View on Amazon- 8 oz plastic freezer jars and wide mouth mason jars. Or, if you're brave, just use a regular bowl found in the kitchen like I did here:

Can overnight refrigerator oatmeal be frozen? Yes. Prepare it in freezer safe plastic containers or other freezer safe containers, cover it and freeze it. Don't overfill to give room for expansion as the oatmeal freezes. (Note that glass may explode or shatter easily in a freezer so glass containers are not recommended for freezing.) Defrost in the refrigerator, don't microwave. 

How to cook oatmeal: Many people have asked how to cook overnight refrigerator oatmeal. The best answer is that it is not cooked, but prepared by combining the ingredients and left to in the refrigerator overnight.

Is this oatmeal recipe healthy: Yes. Although I don't have the exact nutritional values and calories of all the ingredients combined,each ingredient is healthy and relatively low in calories. This is a healthy oatmeal recipe. Anyone interested can check out this site to get a rough idea of the nutrition facts of overnight refrigerator oatmeal.

Is this oatmeal recipe easy? Yes. This is an easy oatmeal recipe. It should take around five minutes to make and five minutes to clean up the mess from making it. The best part about this easy oatmeal recipe is that overnight refrigerator oatmeal is delicious and tasty and packed with nutrition from the oats, yogurt, milk and flax seed. 

Old fashioned oats saturated over night in milk and yogurt, sweetened with a fruit. Yum. You'll love it. This rich and creamy, scrumptious, wholesome breakfast is simple to put together in the evening and ready to eat in the morning. A satisfying nutritious breakfast loaded with fiber and vitamins. It's no cook, nutritious, overnight refrigerator oatmeal in a jar (or bowl if your prefer).

Nine Potential Benefits of Eating Overnight Refrigerator Oatmeal

1. Oatmeal Helps Lower Cholesterol;

2. Oatmeal May Reduce The Risk Of Developing High Blood Pressure; 

3. Oatmeal is Full Of Antioxidants; 

4. It May Prevent Arteries From Hardening; 

5. Oatmeal May Help Prevent Breast Cancer;

6. It Helps To Stabilizes Blood Sugar; 

7. It May Help Prevent The Development Of Diabetes;

8. It Gives The Immune System A Boost; and

9. Eating Oatmeal May Help Prevent Weight Gain.