BASIC OVERNIGHT OATS
The best basic overnight oatmeal recipe. Overnight oats are delicious, so easy to make and perfect for everyday meal prep.
I am a huge fan of warm oatmeal, but overnight oats have held a special place in my heart since I discovered. They're so easy to prepare and the combinations of flavors are truly endless. I love that I can prep everything the night before and wake up to a delicious breakfast. In this post, I shared my basic oatmeal breakfast recipe.
Old fashioned rolled oats are a must for overnight oats. They soak up the liquid overnight, which gives you a lovely creamy texture. steel cut oats and quick cooking oats don't work because they don't absorb the liquid in the same way that rolled oats do.
The base "recipe" for overnight oats is so simple! The hardest part is getting the right ratio of oats to liquid, but if you follow my recipes you'll be all set! Once you have all your ingredients mixed together, simply cover and put in the fridge the oats in the fridge to soak overnight. I personally like to use wide mouth mason jars for storing my overnight oats but any airtight container will work.
As the name says, overnight oats need to soak overnight, but you can actually make them in 4 hours if you're in a hurry. I recommend at least 8 hours for true creamy and tasty oats. The next morning, grab your overnight oats from the fridge, give the mixture a big stir and top with your favorite toppings.
There are many health benefits to overnight oats. Each jar is filled with fiber, protein and wholesome grains making them heart-healthy and perfect for weight loss.
Chia seeds is one of the super foods which is staple in all the overnight oat recipes I make. They soak up the liquid to create a pudding like texture and add fiber, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Other superfoods to add are hemp hearts, flaxseeds and matcha.
Yes, oatmeal is higher in carbohydrates but if balanced out with other low-carb recipes it can be a great solution when trying to eat healthier and lose weight. But, it really depends on the ingredients used. If you fill it will processed sugars and unhealthy fats it's not going to help you lose weight. Actually, it can have the opposite effect. So, try to add fruits and nuts to the overnight oats can become a regular in your meal plan. Follow my step by step photo recipe to prepare Basic Overnight Oats. If you like this recipe share it, tweet it and pin it. Please do try and post your comments.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp honey / maple syrup
- pinch of salt
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 2/3 cup whole milk / unsweetened almond milk
- toppings - fruits, nuts or toasted seeds
- add old fashioned rolled oats, chia seeds, milk, yogurt, pinch of salt, cinnamon powder and honey into a glass jar container with a lid. Stir ingredients together. Place in the fridge overnight. If you're in a hurry you can reduce the soak time to 2-4 hours
- the next morning, remove the lid and give oats a big stir. If they seem too thick you can add a little more milk to loosen the mixture. Top with your favorite toppings like, berries, crushed walnuts, almonds and enjoy!
- you can eat the oats straight from the jar or pour into a bowl for serving
- overnight oats should last upto 5 days in the fridge in a sealed airtight container
- overnight oats should last up to 3-4 days in the fridge in a sealed airtight container
- you can also go for non dairy milk like almond milk, but you can use whatever milk you have on hand
- you can mix in different ingredients or add toppings to really take your overnight oats to the next level
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