Freezer Oatmeal Cups

These are great for a quick breakfast during the work/school week.  The oatmeal cups are stored in the freezer and microwaved for 2 minutes.  A quick and healthy breakfast!

Freezer Oats Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups oats
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 cup fresh berries
Oats 1
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to boiling, then stir in oats.  Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat.  Stir in brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon (if using).  Cover and chill.  Stir in dried fruit.
Oatmeal Cups
  • Grease (18) muffin cups. Fill about 3/4 full.  
Oatmeal Fruit Cups
  • Press the fruits into the cups next.  Place the cupcake tins into a freezer and freeze 6 hours.  
Freezer Oat Cups 2
  • When you pull the cups out of the freezer, let stand about 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tins. 
  • Store frozen oatmeal cups in an airtight bag or container in the freezer.  Freeze up to 3 months. 
  • To serve, in a small bowl microwave one frozen oatmeal cup at a time, covered, 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.  Stir again before serving and add milk or substitute if desired.   Makes 18 servings.  Enjoy!