Refrigerated Oatmeal

This can be really refreshing on these hot summer days.  It's very easy to make.  first add in the oatmeal, add the milk, add the yogurt, add any sweetener, and the fruit.  Then mix it up and refrigerate overnight.

Apple Cinnamon Cold Oatmeal

What you'll need:
- 1 tbsp buttery spread
- 1 apple
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2/3 cup steel oats
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 1/3 plus 1 tbsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tbsp sugar

What to do:
1. Cut apple in 1/3"  slices, then cut slices in half crosswise.  Heat buttery spread in medium saute pan, add apples and cook over medium-low heat until apple softens, about 5 - 8 minutes.  Add cinnamon, saute for 5 more minutes.  Let cool.

2.  In a container such as a mason jar, pour in the oats, milk, yogurt, apple butter, sugar, and apple pieces.   Close container and shake to mix up.  Refrigerate overnight.  Recipe makes 4 servings.

Cold Raspberry Almond Oatmeal

What you'll need:
- 1/2 cup  steel oats
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 3 tbsp plain nonfat yogurt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup frozen raspberries, thawed, plus juice

What to do:
 Mix together all of the ingredients in a jar or container and shake to mix up.  Raspberries can sometimes be more sour than sweet. Taste the mixture to see if it is sweet enough