By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 2
210 cal · 5 min
Refrigerator Oatmeal
Recipe GLPR81f0c67ec962c2
Creamy overnight oatmeal made with rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and milk that's prepared the night before. Simply mix the ingredients in a jar, refrigerate, and wake up to a ready-to-eat breakfast. Customize with your favorite fresh fruit and enjoy within 2-3 days.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free certified)
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh fruit of choice
Directions
Add the oats, milk, and Greek yogurt to a 1/2 pint or smaller mason jar. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined and there are no dry pockets of oats remaining.
Cover the jar and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours, until the mixture has thickened and the oats have softened.
In the morning, stir the oatmeal well and add extra fresh fruit if desired. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your preferred consistency.
Enjoy immediately or keep refrigerated for up to 2-3 days in a sealed jar.
Comments
This hits the basics well: rolled oats, milk, and Greek yogurt are staples at every Charlotte chain, and fruit is cheapest and best right now in local late-summer markets (peaches, berries) running $2–3 per serving total. The stated five minutes is honest—it's truly just stirring and refrigerating overnight, with no actual cooking. It reheats beautifully or eats cold straight from the jar, making it an easy weeknight breakfast that doesn't demand attention. The only minor drag is that "fruit" forces you to decide: frozen berries from ALDI or Walmart cost less and keep longer than fresh, but fresh peaches from a farmers market are cheaper in August and taste better—a small choice tax rather than a special trip.
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