So, we are all stuck inside the house for a SNOW DAY today! What does that mean!? Arts n' crafts day in the kitchen!
I was looking online and found these awesome Mason Jar Oatmeal recipes! Though they are not my personal recipes, I just HAD to share them.I've never met an oatmeal that I didn't like--I just LOVE Oatmeal. BUT, I've never had it COLD before. So, I'm super excited to try these. Also, I love the fact that there is a basic recipe that can be tweaked to include whatever flavorings you prefer--and even chia seeds!
So, Here are the basics that you will need:
- Old Fashioned Oatmeal (not the instant stuff)
- Plain Greek Yogurt (I prefer the 0% or 2%)
- Milk (I prefer regular skim or almond milk, but you can use your favorite kind)
- Chia seeds (any health food store)
- 1/2 Pint Mason Jars (amazon.com, walmart, target)
So, what's the Procedure?
Once all of your supplies are gathered, You're going to:
1. Add oats, milk, yogurt, and chia seeds to jar, along with desired sweeteners or flavors (see options below).
Next,
2. Put a lid on the jar and shake to combine.
3. Add fruit and stir gently until combined.
4. Place in fridge overnight and up to 2 days; maybe longer depending on the type and ripeness of the fruit (bananas don't seem to last as long).
Here are some great recipe options that I found:
Raspberry Vanilla Oatmeal
1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup almond 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 cup raspberries
or enough to fill the jar
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup almond milk
1/4 cup low fat greek yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or enough to fill
the jar.
1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup almond milk
1/4 cup low fat greek yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/4 cup blueberries or enough to fill the jar.
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
• 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)
So, Just remember...these oatmeals are to be eaten COLD. It's kind of difficult to come up with an excuse for skipping breakfast now, isn't it?
TRY A FEW! Let me know how you like these, and which is your favorite recipe!
