These freezer oatmeal cups are easy to prepare & even easier to heat up on busy mornings! Customize them by topping with whatever your tastebuds desire!

Hello and good Monday! This past week was a busy one for my household and I was not on the web very much because of it. My son had his tonsils and adenoids removed last Thursday, so I missed posting for Link Love on Friday…I will make sure to get one up this week, though! Today I’m back, not with a Myth Monday post, but with something I will be doing monthly on the 21st of each month.

I recently joined a healthy recipe challenge group called The Recipe Redux. The Recipe Redux is a monthly recipe challenge founded by registered dietitians, focused on taking delicious dishes, keeping them delicious, but making them better for you. I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful group of bloggers and participate in the monthly challenges.

This month’s theme is Fantastic Freezer Meals. I LOVE freezer meals because they make busy weeknights a breeze in the kitchen. Freezer meals are especially great for new moms! I will be making more freezer meals in the weeks and months to come as I prepare for this next baby to arrive – making those days when I am beyond tired and feel like not cooking anything a little easier with a healthy, ready to heat-and-eat meal!

Instead of a dinner freezer meal, I wanted to think about those crazy busy mornings when you just don’t have time to even think about what to make for breakfast. I went to one of my ultimate favorite breakfasts: oatmeal (remember my post about how I LOVE oats!). So what is better than oatmeal? Freezer Oatmeal Cups, my friends. These are so easy to prepare for the freezer (one reason I LOVE oats) and even easier to heat up on a busy morning.

These freezer oatmeal cups are great because you can customize them however you want. If you love bananas, add bananas. If you are feeling like you might want something a little sweeter, throw in some chocolate chips. One of my favorites is blueberries. Chopped nuts go great with anything in oatmeal, so toss some of those in there, too! The options are endless!

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To start, on the stovetop, cook a big batch of oatmeal. I added in some vanilla and maple syrup to sweeten it a bit. You can add in whichever and how much sweetener you desire (again – so customizable!). I like to start out with less, then I can add more if I want. After you have finished cooking the oatmeal, divide it between 24 pre-sprayed muffin cups. Next is the fun part – toppings! As I mentioned earlier – top with whatever your heart desires.

After you have finished topping the oatmeal, cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours, or until completely frozen. Once they are frozen you can take them out of the muffin tins and place them in freezer bags for longer term storage in the freezer (if they last long-term…).

On a crazy busy morning, pull out a couple of the mini freezer oatmeal cups and place them in a microwave safe mug or bowl. Heat them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until hot. Add in some milk, more toppings or sweeteners as desired. Enjoy this quick and healthy breakfast from the freezer!

Freezer Oatmeal Cups

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Author: Brittany Poulson
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 12 servings (2 oatmeal cups each) 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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These handy freezer oatmeal cups are super easy to prepare and even easier to heat up on a busy morning! Customizable to your likes, you can top them with whatever your tastebuds desire!

Ingredients

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6 cups water (or milk, if desired)
3 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 TBS pure maple syrup, or sweetener of choice

Toppings/add-ins:

Fruit (bananas, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc.)
Chopped nuts
Chocolate chips
Shredded Coconut
Flax seed

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Instructions

In a large pot, bring water to a boil on stovetop on high heat. When the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium and add the oatmeal. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in the vanilla and maple syrup, stir well.
Spray two muffin tin pans (24 cups) with non-stick spray. Pour the oatmeal into the 24 cups, dividing equally. Next, top the oatmeal with your favorite toppings, such as blueberries, blackberries, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, etc.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or overnight. When the oatmeal is completely frozen, take the muffin tins out of the freezer and pop the oatmeal cups out of the tins. Place in freezer bags, or other storage container and place back in the freezer.
On a busy morning, or whenever you are craving some oatmeal, take two (or three…depending on how hungry you are) mini oatmeal cups and place in a microwave safe mug or bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until hot. Mix in some milk or more toppings, as desired. Enjoy!

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I'm a registered dietitian nutritionist and mom of four with a passion of helping families build confidence in the kitchen. I share family friendly recipes and helpful tips to help you navigate mealtime one bite at a time.

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