# Frozen Oatmeal Cups This Single Serving Oatmeal Recipe Reduces the Morning Rush By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-serving-oatmeal References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-frozen-singleserve-oatmeal-recipes-from-the-kitchn-193961) Preparing [overnight oats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodiak-overnight-oats) ahead of time has become quite popular for many people, but this take on the singe-serving oatmeal recipe brings an ingenious twist. Rather than preparing individual servings in small mason jars, The Kitchn suggests making a large serving of oatmeal and then scooping small portions into a slightly greased or nonstick muffin pan. On top of this, you can put whatever nuts and dried fruits you'd like on top—this particular recipe calls for [dried cherries, almonds and pumpkin seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quaker-oats-fruit). Once prepared, the tray can be placed in the freezer and when it's time for breakfast, it's as easy as placing an [oatmeal cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anytime-oat-crumbles) in a bowl and warming up the dish in the microwave for a few minutes in order to cut down on those frantic mornings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Frozen Oatmeal Cups:** Creating frozen oatmeal cups as a convenient and time-saving breakfast option for busy individuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Introducing frozen oatmeal cups as a new product in the food and beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prepackaged Overnight Oat Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozy-oats.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Oatmeal Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmeal-bites.md) - [Plant-Powered Breakfast Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatsu.md) - [Nutty Overnight Oat Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-overnight-oats.md) - [Scrambled Egg Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-scrambled-eggs.md) - [Plant-Based Overnight Oats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocojune.md) - [Plant Protein Oatmeal Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-oatmeal-cups.md) - [Protein-Packed Overnight Oats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mush-protein-overnight-oats.md) - [Longevity-Boosting Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-zones-kitchen-breakfast.md)