Boring Oatmeal?
Yes, for those of us who aren't "purists," oatmeal by itself can get a little boring. Trust me, I get it! But as I meet more and more people, I'm learning that oatmeal is only limited by our creativity. This page is dedicated to those who've opened my eyes to all the possibilities of an oatstanding ;) and interesting bowl of oatmeal 365 days a year! Ok, ok, probably 280 days.
Refrigerator Oatmeal - A Great Summer Alternative
The basic recipe- start with this and add your favorite fruits, nuts, flavors!!
Make this recipe in a pint jar (or other sealable container) and put it in the refrigerator the night before you'd like to enjoy it. In the morning add fresh fruit and nuts and ENJOY!!!
1/4 cup uncooked Grainery oatmeal
1/3 cup skim milk
1/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1 1/2 tsp ground flax seeds or chia seeds
1/2 to 1 Tbsp honey (depending on how sweet you like it!)
Raspberry, Vanilla, Almond flavor- Add 1/4 tsp vanilla, 1 Tbsp raspberry jam (I used Simply Fruit), and 1/3 to 1/4 cup fresh raspberries. Shake/mix well and place in the refrigerator. In the morning add chopped almonds and more fresh raspberries. Enjoy!!
Pineapple Coconut flavor- Replace skim milk with coconut water or milk, add 1-3 tsp honey (or other sweetener), 1/4 cup chopped pineapple (fresh or drained canned). Shake/mix well and place in refrigerator. Add chopped almonds and more fresh pineapple and enjoy!!
Store uneaten portions in the refrigerator for 2-4 days.
Check out the MANY more delicious flavors at link and link http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal
Make this recipe in a pint jar (or other sealable container) and put it in the refrigerator the night before you'd like to enjoy it. In the morning add fresh fruit and nuts and ENJOY!!!
1/4 cup uncooked Grainery oatmeal
1/3 cup skim milk
1/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1 1/2 tsp ground flax seeds or chia seeds
1/2 to 1 Tbsp honey (depending on how sweet you like it!)
Raspberry, Vanilla, Almond flavor- Add 1/4 tsp vanilla, 1 Tbsp raspberry jam (I used Simply Fruit), and 1/3 to 1/4 cup fresh raspberries. Shake/mix well and place in the refrigerator. In the morning add chopped almonds and more fresh raspberries. Enjoy!!
Pineapple Coconut flavor- Replace skim milk with coconut water or milk, add 1-3 tsp honey (or other sweetener), 1/4 cup chopped pineapple (fresh or drained canned). Shake/mix well and place in refrigerator. Add chopped almonds and more fresh pineapple and enjoy!!
Store uneaten portions in the refrigerator for 2-4 days.
Check out the MANY more delicious flavors at link and link http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal
Pat's Fall Cider Oatmeal (AKA Apple Pie Oatmeal)-- Very good!
Substitute cider for water. Cook as you normally would. Cut up some chunks of your favorite type of apple while the oatmeal is cooking--I use McIntosh & Honeycrisp. Once you have the consistency you prefer, add apples, sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon and enjoy!
Even Better (more like a dessert): Add a tsp of vanilla, a tsp of regular sugar, a tsp of butter and top it with a "splash" of cream if you have it!
Even Better (more like a dessert): Add a tsp of vanilla, a tsp of regular sugar, a tsp of butter and top it with a "splash" of cream if you have it!
Chocolate -- Kids Favorite
Ok, the most requested recipe, Finally! Substitute milk for water and cook as you normally would.
Add:
- 1 1/2 t of Hershey's (R) Special Dark Chocolate Cocoa powder
Note: You can substitute regular cocoa powder (less chocolatey)
- 1/4 t of Vanilla
- 2 t Sugar (sometimes 3 t)
- 2 t Brown Sugar
Even Better: Just add a heaping teaspoon of Peanut Butter (extra protein!) and a dab of butter, like no-bake cookies for b-fast. You can top with a few chocolate chips and pecans too.
Add:
- 1 1/2 t of Hershey's (R) Special Dark Chocolate Cocoa powder
Note: You can substitute regular cocoa powder (less chocolatey)
- 1/4 t of Vanilla
- 2 t Sugar (sometimes 3 t)
- 2 t Brown Sugar
Even Better: Just add a heaping teaspoon of Peanut Butter (extra protein!) and a dab of butter, like no-bake cookies for b-fast. You can top with a few chocolate chips and pecans too.
Our Family's Standby -- Fresh & Fruity
We cook it in the microwave, add frozen blueberries as soon as it comes out, stir (so blueberries thaw), then add a small handful of pecans (for texture & protein), shoreline dried cherries (for tartness), 1/2 banana (sliced) and ~ two teaspoons of brown sugar--Scott's "teaspoons" are usually heaping!
Note: we substitute dried cranberries or raisins for the cherries depending on what's in the cupboard. And Chris drowns hers in milk, while Scott will add cream if it's in the fridge (which is why it's not normally in the fridge).
Note: we substitute dried cranberries or raisins for the cherries depending on what's in the cupboard. And Chris drowns hers in milk, while Scott will add cream if it's in the fridge (which is why it's not normally in the fridge).
Scott's Latest Standby -- Peanut Butter & Honey
I cook it in the microwave for 1:40, add heaping tablespoon of PB & Honey as soon as it comes out, let it sit for a few minutes while I get my coffee, then stir and sprinkle a little bit of brown sugar on top. I often add 1/2 banana (sliced) and pecans too.
Baked Oatmeal - Personal Sized
5 cups fresh milled oats
2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups unsweetened applesauce 1 mashed banana 1/2 cup honey |
2 Tbsp ground flax seed
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 2 1/4 cup milk |
Additional toppings- nuts, fresh fruit, dried fruit, chocolate chips or other flavored chips.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix eggs, vanilla, applesauce, banana and honey together in a bowl. Add in Grainery oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and mix well with wet ingredients. Pour in milk and combine.
Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray or use cupcake liners. Pour mixture evenly into muffin tin cups.
If using toppings add them onto the top of the muffins now. If using fresh or frozen fruit, drop it right into the batter.
Cook 30 mins until a toothpick in center comes out clean.
Enjoy! These can be kept in the refrigerator for a quick, healthy breakfast or snack. Or through them in the freezer for longer keeping.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix eggs, vanilla, applesauce, banana and honey together in a bowl. Add in Grainery oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and mix well with wet ingredients. Pour in milk and combine.
Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray or use cupcake liners. Pour mixture evenly into muffin tin cups.
If using toppings add them onto the top of the muffins now. If using fresh or frozen fruit, drop it right into the batter.
Cook 30 mins until a toothpick in center comes out clean.
Enjoy! These can be kept in the refrigerator for a quick, healthy breakfast or snack. Or through them in the freezer for longer keeping.
The Grainery Baked Oatmeal with Apples, Raisins and Pecans
2 cups Grainery Fresh Milled Oatmeal 2 large eggs
3/4 cup light brown sugar 2 cups milk
1 cup pecans, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the dish
2-4 apples (I like Honey Crisp), peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks (about 2 cups)
Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 8 or 9 inch baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, 1/2 cup of the pecans, raisins, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
In another bowl, break the eggs with a whisk; then whisk in the milk and vanilla until well combined.
Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture, along with the melted butter.
Scatter the apples evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the oatmeal mixture over top and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup pecans on top. bake for 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the oats are set.
Options: I would decrease the brown sugar a bit for my taste, but my family would be upset! So, adjust accordingly. Instead of raisins, try cranberries or cherries. Any nut can be used in the place of pecans.
GREAT warm or at room temperature. Top with fresh milk cream if desired.
ENJOY!
This recipe can also be made in a 9X13 pan and sliced or spooned out if muffins are not desired.
Grab and go! Great warm or cold. ENJOY!
Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Baked Oatmeal that is perfect for a grab and go breakfast when made in muffin form!
2 cups Grainery fresh milled oatmeal
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (I go light on this.)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 egg (or 2 egg whites)
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup milk (any type- cow, almond, cashew, etc)
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts- optional
1/4 cup dried fruit- optional
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips- optional, but recommended!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray (I used coconut oil). In a large bowl, stir together oats, baking powder, seasonings and salt.
Add pumpkin, egg, maple syrup or honey, vanilla, milk and add-ins. Stir well to incorporate.
Allow the mixture to set and thicken for about 5 minutes before spooning into muffin pan.
Fill muffin cups almost completely full with batter. The muffins will not rise.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the center of each muffin is set. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. (If you remove the muffins from the pan before they are cooled- they will fall apart. After cooling- they will set well. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for about 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
This recipe can also be made in a 9X13 pan and sliced or spooned out if muffins are not desired.
Grab and go! Great warm or cold. ENJOY!
Favorite Oatmeal Recipes
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