Overnight Oats...why didn't I do this sooner?!

Hrl1993

I've always seen overnight oats online but never decided to go for them (even though I love oatmeal...). But...I got bored last night and decided to mix some up. After the first batch looked so good, I made two more! LOL I get excited..

Anyway! They were outrageously delicious and I can't believe I didn't make these sooner :noway: Anyone mind sharing some recipes? I know there are a million on the internet, but what is your favorite combo?

I made these last night:

Blueberry Maple

1/2 cup Oats
1/2 cup FF Plain Greek Yogurt
2/3 cup GNC Total Lean Vanilla Shake
2/3 cup blueberries
1/4 cup SF syrup

Banana Caramel

1/3 cup Oats
1/4 cup Light & Fit Caramel Delight
1/3 cup Unswt Coconut Milk
2 tbsp SF syrup
1 small banana, sliced
Few drops of vanilla extract
Cinnamon

Pina Colada (this one was my favorite!)

1/2 cup Oats
1/2 cup FF Plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup Unswt Coconut Milk
1/2 tsp coconut extract
1 cup Pineapple, chopped
1 packet Truvia


I had a bite of all three this morning...couldn't resist...and they were all so tasty and easy! Mmmm this may be my next addiction...

myfitnessnmhoy

Overnight Oats / Refrigerator Oatmeal is a staple of my diet now, especially the days I bicycle in to work.

I simply entered a "Fridge Oatmeal Base" recipe of 1/4 cup old fashioned oats and 1/4 cup yogurt. Then I mix in the fixins' as desired (current favorite = 1 tablespoon each of cocoa baking powder, crunchy peanut butter, and molasses, 1 teaspoon cinnamon).

My daughter, "she of the Cheez-it addiction", has started to love it too. For her I just take instant oatmeal (so it can be served immediately) and mix it with equal parts yogurt, then toss in some cinnamon and a squirt of hershey's chocolate syrup or some honey. I sneak in peanut butter when she isn't looking. (grin)

FitnFabMichelle

Oh man - thanks for sharing!!! I can't wait to try these!

queenofgrey

those sound delicious. thank you for sharing.

sarahkatara

thank you very much!

Jenniferlynn212

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thedurttybride

Yum!

nellyb2011

Gotta try. Thanks,

MinMin97

bump. interesting idea, thank-you!

amyhoss

What do you do? Just mix all those ingredients cold and put them in the refrigerator overnight? And then do you heat it up in the morning?

stringsNlinks

never heard of this before ... is it like a pudding? what do you do? just mix it up and put in fridge until the morning?

nanagain

recipes sound delicious..but how exactly do you make overnight oatmeal? :-)

AmyParker979

I used to make the oat part (Oats, greek yogurt and almond milk) and then use it as the base of my smoothie each morning. Made it nice and thick and healthy!

2012asv

yum!!!

MissMaryMac33

One of my longtime staples as well..

As an FYI -- you CAN buy gluten free oats (they work great too) and so other gluten free grains like amaranth, quinoa flakes, millet and teff. Since I stopped eating so much gluten I actually feel much better and this is a simple exchange.

If you google "overnight oats" you'll find a zillion recipes -- or look for it on pinterest.

nanagain

thanks! :-)

aspen_matthews

Weird question - has anyone every successfully done a savory overnight oatmeal?

bikinisuited

bump!

tlamarch

Chocolate overnight oatmeal

You will need:
1/2 cup oats
1/2 unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
2 tbsp. unsweetened baking cocoa
1 tbsp. stevia
1/2 banana (sliced)
1 tbsp. unsweetened carob chips

Ok mix every thing but the chips and the banana chucks, cover with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge. In the morning uncover and put the chips and banana on top…….then enjoy

MoveTheMountain

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pgp90xer

I did not even know what this was I had to Google it, but what a great idea. I tried buying some quick oats so I could eat at the office and microwave and OH MY they over flowed everywhere!!! I said never again. But I will for sure try this. I usually make my breakfast at night for the next day while I make me lunch... usually eggs of some kind but this will be nice change.

Thanks

ccpowers

Thanks for sharing, I will be trying

nanagain

hmm so do you guys do the refrigerated method or the crock pot method? that would be a ton of oatmeal for a crock pot! LOL

Hrl1993

Oh woops! I figured I was the very last one on the overnight oats train.

All you do is throw everything in a container, mix it up, and stick in the fridge. I ate mine cold this morning, but I suppose you could heat it...you don't need to though if it sits overnight So delicious!!

nanagain

oh i'm so going to try the coconut one! thank you Hrl1993! :-)

kent4j

Bump for later

20qtoni

I just stumbled across this recently although I haven't tried this yet , But what a great idea.!

Slow Cooker Oats


1 c. Steel cut Oats
3 1/2 c. Water
1 c. Apple ( peeled & chopped)
1/2 c. Raisins
2 Tbl. Butter
2 Tbl. Brown Sugar
1 Tbl. Cimmamon ( ground)
1 tsp. Vanilla

Serves 6
Calories 208
Place all ingredients in crock pot except sugar. Stir... gradually add sugar until dissolved.Cover, set at low and allow to cook 6-7 hours ( for firmer oats) 8 hours ( for softer texture)

You can look up recipe at Allrecipes.com for the Nutritional info.

nanagain

maybe we should start an Oatmeal Lovers Anonymous group. HAHA

pgp90xer

Has anyone tried adding these ingredients to a protein shake? Just curious if not I will be the test subject???

THE_ORIGINAL_S2theB

i made some today using skinnytaste.com, except i had to do some substitutions (rolled oats instead of instant, frozen fruit instead of bananas, etc) it was really great!

main ingredients
1/4cp rolled oats
1/2 cup almond milks
1/2 tbl chia seeds
(i added 1 tsp of raw sugar)
anything else you'd like to add: fruit, nuts, etc

refrigerate before you go to bed and it's ready the next day!

audreygonzy

bump!