Freeze Oatmeal

[TeamCaffee]

Over the weekend I made a big batch of Steel Cut Oatmeal. I really enjoy steel cut oatmeal but do not like how long it takes to cook it. I solved this problem by make a lot at one time.

I have stored cooked oatmeal two ways using baggies. I put a single serving in each baggie and I put a couple of these in the refrigerator and then freeze the rest. As always I freeze them flat so that I can line the frozen oatmeal up like books.

Steel Cut Oatmeal made using directions
added Raisins to Oatmeal about half way through cooking
added a small container of cream to the oatmeal as it was about done cooking
added brown sugar to taste at the end
sprinkled with cinnamon

I let the oatmeal cool down as I gathered my baggies and supplies.

I have found I make a lot less mess if I place the baggie inside of a cup to help keep it open as I pour the food in. It also helps to use a measuring cup to pour as you can then get the correct serving size.

 

[Greg]

How long does it take to heat up frozen oatmeal? Do you heat it up in the microwave?

 

[Greg]

I usually make instant oatmeal in the microwave. If I have it on hand, I'll cut up an apple and add raisins and cinnamon to the oatmeal. Then cook it all together.

 

[LDB]

It also helps to use a measuring cup to pour as you can then get the correct serving size.

You mean that isn't fill to the top?

 

[RoadTime]

How does it taste after being frozen? I have a hard enough time wanting to eat fresh oatmeal

 

[TeamCaffee]

It only takes a minute or two to warm it up.

RoadTime I think the cream, raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon help it a lot! Really I think it is the cream that makes it over the top. Terry O'Connell is the one that introduced me to cream in oatmeal and I really like it.