Overnight Oatmeal – If it seems like you’re always in a hurry and it feels difficult for you to get up early to cook a nutritious breakfast before work, it’s about time you try these easy overnight oats recipes! They are basic and quick to prepare. Let’s dive in!
What are Overnight Oats?
Overnight oats are simply oats soaked in milk or yogurt overnight so they can cook themselves while you sleep. These oats can be prepared ahead of time on a lazy Sunday night and enjoyed for up to four days. All you have to do when you wake up is add your toppings and they’ll be ready by breakfast time without having to worry about cooking.
Can you make oatmeal on the go?
Yes! To make this recipe, all you need to do is mix the ingredients together in a mason jar, place it in your refrigerator at night, and one healthy breakfast will be waiting for you when you wake up. How great is that?
If you forgot to prepare your overnight oats, you can always go with the quick-cooking oats or traditional oats to soak overnight in hot water.
What type of oatmeal should I use for my overnight oats recipe?
This is a common question, but the answer is simple: use whatever you have! There are actually different types of oats you can find in your local supermarket but we’ll talk about the two most commonly used.
- Old-fashioned rolled oats are one of the most popular forms since it’s widely available and they are super cheap. They are made from oat groats that are steamed and then rolled into flakes. They work well in this recipe since they typically take 5 to 10 minutes to cook. It is mostly used in different applications such as overnight oats, granola, cookies, bars, banana bread, and much more.
- For healthier options, there are steel-cut oats. They are easily recognizable for their semi-circular shape. They are full of fiber and they have a lower glycemic index (so you won’t feel hungry an hour after eating it) which makes them perfect for breakfast because they keep you satisfied until lunchtime. These take longer to cook up to 30 minutes but the overnight oatmeal recipe can be made in advance and they save great for the next morning.
The difference between these two types of oatmeal becomes apparent when you cook them. Old-fashioned oats absorb even more liquid and become thinner in consistency while the steel-cut oat will stay thick and maintain a chewy texture.
So for this recipe, we’ll use old-fashioned oatmeal since I have them in my kitchen all the time.
Easy and on the go breakfast- Overnight oatmeal
Shobelyn Dayrit says
Hope you enjoy it.
Alice says
Thanks for these easy recipes! It sounds convincing so much so that I’m going to actually try it out later LOL hope it turns out okay 🙂
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Cathy B says
Where are nutrition guides? I am keeping track of calories
Shobelyn Dayrit says
I got it from Walmart. I think this is 8 oz.
Yvette says
Where did you get your containers? How big are they?
shobee says
Hi! The oats do not get cook but it gets really soft after overnight soaking from the milk. Then I added the fruits when I eat it or put in the jar before I go to work, this way the fruits become soft too,.
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Kerry says
So do the rolled oats ever actually get cooked? I’ve never had them without cooking them, how do they taste?