Overnight Refrigerator Strawberry Banana Coconut Steel Cut Oatmeal is made overnight in a glass jar and is waiting for you when you wake up. Healthy, full of flavor and filling this makes the perfect start to your day or even a snack mid-day.
We just returned from a weekend in South Haven, Michigan. It was such a beautiful weekend and the weather was perfect. We were camping with my husband’s family which meant Will and Drew got a lot of cousin time, which they love. When Sunday night rolled around I knew that Monday would be rough. Any time we go away for the weekend it takes a good day to get back into the swing of things and get organized. I made a few jars of this Overnight Refrigerator Strawberry Banana Coconut Steel Cut Oatmeal which made breakfast Monday morning so easy.
I like to have breakfast waiting for me in the morning. To be totally honest mornings in my house can be a bit crazy and I don’t even have school aged kids yet. Between two hungry toddlers and trying to get everyone ready for the day, mornings can be a challenge.
When you prep this Overnight Refrigerator Strawberry Banana Coconut Steel Cut Oatmeal the night before, you don’t have to worry about making breakfast while the chaos swirls around you. You have it ready and waiting when you wake up. Another nice thing about this is if you make a double or triple batch, you can send one to work with your significant other or bring it to work for yourself.
These Overnight Refrigerator Strawberry Banana Coconut Steel Cut Oatmeal aren’t your basic overnight oats, but have strawberries, bananas and coconut milk in them for extra flavor and excitement. If you aren’t a fan of coconut milk, you can easily substitute your favorite milk from plain milk to almond milk to soy milk. I used plain yogurt in my oats but once again I think you can easily swap that for your favorite yogurt like Greek yogurt to give it a little extra tang and protein.
I love the texture of steel cut oats but some people don’t like how chewy they are. If you aren’t a fan then add an extra 1/4 cup of milk to the oats and microwave them for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes to help them become softer. Another thing that is great with this recipe is that you can substitute whatever fresh fruit you have on hand from blueberries, to blackberries, to peaches. Your kids will never get bored with these oats.
These are the steel cut oats I use: Bob’s Red Mill Organic Steel Cut Oats, 4 – 24-Ounce bags
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Overnight Refrigerator Strawberry Banana Coconut Steel Cut Oatmeal is made overnight in a glass jar and is waiting for you when you wake up. Healthy, full of flavor and filling this makes the perfect start to your day or even a snack mid-day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill steel cut oats
- 1/2 cup coconut milk {or milk of your choice}
- 1/3 cup low fat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 banana, chopped
- Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- In a mason jar or glass jar of your choice combine the steel cut oats, coconut milk, yogurt, honey and vanilla. Close the jar and refrigerate overnight.
- When you are ready to eat, stir in the bananas, another drizzle of honey and the strawberries..
Notes
Steel cut oats can be a bit chewy and some people do not like that texture. If you prefer a softer texture then you can add an extra 1/4 cup of milk and microwave them for 1 1/2 minutes or until they become softer.
Today’s post was not compensated but I was sent product to try from Bob’s Red Mill. As always opinions are 100% my own. Thanks for supporting brands that make A Cedar Spoon possible.
Chicago Jogger says
August 27, 2015 at 7:13 amI love South Haven! It’s such a beautiful place 🙂 This recipe looks delicious, and I”m a big fan of Bob’s products.
Julia says
August 27, 2015 at 12:12 pmSouth Haven is the best! I grew up going there because I lived 30 minutes away. Now it is about five hours but we still try to get there once a year. You can’t beat the Lake Michigan water and beaches and all the fun things to do there. 🙂
Ali @ Home & Plate says
August 27, 2015 at 7:46 amThis recipe couldn’t be any easier. My youngest son loves oatmeal in the am and this could be waiting for him without me having to make it. Even better!
Julia says
August 27, 2015 at 12:11 pmMy two sons love when I make them oatmeal for breakfast. I love that it is filling, healthy and I can add all kinds of great things to it! 🙂
Medha @ WhIsk & Shout says
August 27, 2015 at 10:36 amDelicious! Overnight oats are so delicious and so easy 🙂
Julia says
August 27, 2015 at 12:10 pmThey really are so easy which is partly why I love them so much!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
August 27, 2015 at 12:01 pmWhat a great breakfast to wake up to in the morning! I love Bob’s Red Mill steel cut oats, so much texture and bite to them!
Julia says
August 27, 2015 at 12:10 pmWe love waking up to steel cut oats in the morning! And yes, the steel cut oats have that nutty, chewy texture that I love.
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
August 27, 2015 at 1:40 pmWe love starting our day with overnight oats! So easy and full of flavor!
Julia says
August 27, 2015 at 1:53 pmWe do too. 🙂
Julia says
August 27, 2015 at 1:56 pmWe do too!
Mirlandra @ Mirlandra's Kitchen says
August 27, 2015 at 3:30 pmI have never made overnight oats before. Now I’m curious to try them. Thanks for sharing!
Julia says
August 27, 2015 at 6:42 pmYou have to try them! They are so easy and taste great for breakfast. 🙂
Kim - Liv Life says
August 27, 2015 at 11:27 pmOh!!! I didn’t know that you could do overnight oats with steel cut oats!! I’m so, so happy you posted this. I adore steel cut oats, and it’s also one of my son’s favorite breakfasts. Love, love, did I mention love?? this recipe!
Julia says
August 28, 2015 at 5:55 amI do it and love it. Give it a try!
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
August 28, 2015 at 1:13 amMy husband loves oatmeal with fresh fruit! This would be perfect for him!
Julia says
August 28, 2015 at 5:55 amI bet he would love this!
Jennifer A Stewart says
August 28, 2015 at 7:26 amI never ate oatmeal growing up, I always had grits. My hubby on the other hand always had oatmeal. We fight about breakfast but after this maybe not I have tried steel cut oats before and LOVED the texture and their flavor is intensified! Thanks!
Julia says
August 28, 2015 at 7:32 amThat is funny! 🙂 This might be your answer and a great compromise!
heather @french press says
August 28, 2015 at 9:49 amI’m with you, anu morning when I can have breakfast waiting for me is a good one – and we LOVE bobs steel cut oats
Julia says
August 28, 2015 at 12:43 pmI agree! It helps to have something healthy ready!
Marisa @ All Our Way says
August 28, 2015 at 2:48 pmThat sounds wonderful. We are going to be leaving for several weeks and preparing the oatmeal the night before is such a great idea. I think I may zap it for a few seconds in the microwave just to get it warm. Thank you for sharing!
Kelley says
August 28, 2015 at 3:52 pmI love overnight oats but I haven’t tried them using steel cut oats- but I am now!
Julia says
August 29, 2015 at 6:34 amThey are a nice change if you normally do oats. Give it a try!!