How to make Overnight Oats?

Xkmaf2018X

Hi All

How do I make overnight oats? It is milk, greek yogurt and oats and then any fruit I want to add?

livingleanlivingclean

Yup. I've made it then added protein powder for extra protein and flavour too. You can add what you like - fruit, nuts, seeds, nut butters etc

missysippy930

Basically, that is all you need to do. Oatmeal ( I found out the hard way not to use steel cut oats, it doesn't work very well, at least for me), liquid (water, milk, almond milk or whatever you prefer) and any other things you may want to add. Fruit, nuts, honey, cinnamon. You can make it sweet or savory, and there are a lot of recipes, just google it and enjoy.

Xkmaf2018X

Thanks muchly...So do I add both milk AND yogurt or can I do it with either just milk or just yogurt...

MaddyT122

Ok, I've tried this and the results were not pretty. I used old fashioned oats, milk and yogurt plus some dried fruit. The oats just had a soggy texture to them. It was not appetizing. How should they be coming out and what could I be doing wrong?

livingleanlivingclean

MaddyT122 wrote: »

Ok, I've tried this and the results were not pretty. I used old fashioned oats, milk and yogurt plus some dried fruit. The oats just had a soggy texture to them. It was not appetizing. How should they be coming out and what could I be doing wrong?

They will be soggy.... You're soaking them in liquid. For texture, consider adding nuts or seeds

livingleanlivingclean

Xkmaf2018X wrote: »

Thanks muchly...So do I add both milk AND yogurt or can I do it with either just milk or just yogurt...

I would use both... Or loosen your yoghurt with water if you're trying to save calories.

KarenSmith2018

I've never done just yogurt but i think if you do and then bake them for 30 minutes the outcome is quite appealing. I usually add 60g oats, 50g yogurt and then water so that their is plenty of liquid for the oats. add in frozen fruit, chia seeds and jam. Then in the morning a good stir and 2 mins in the microwave with some extra liquid. I also love it with coconut milk, coconut, banana, peanut butter, chocolate, fresh fruit combinations. I will add protein powder sometimes as well and just less oats. If you don't really like porridge i wouldnt recommend these though

melissalatzel25

heres an amazing plant based version:

1 cup coconut milk / almond
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
35g quick cooking oats
2 dates finely chopped -- this will soften overnight and leak the sweetness to the milk
1 teaspoon chia seeds (omega's !)
if my milk is unsweetened , i add a tablespoon chocolate protein powder ( i use orgain or vega one)

i use a full cup of milk cuz i like mine liquidy to hydrate more lol
but add less if you wish