Question about Overnight Oatmeal

sarah3333

Do you need the chia seeds for the overnight oatmeal or can you omit them? And what are your favorite recipes for this?

shgreenw

You definitely don't need the chia seeds (although I want to find some). I do 1/2 cup of old fashioned oats, 1 cup of 1% milk and 1 scoop of Jillian Michael's Chocolate protein powder. It's SO yummy and it keeps me full until lunch!

MustangSally74

You don't have to use Chia seeds. I started with this recipe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT5pssApbIk&feature=plcp. Then you can experiment with different ingredients. Have fun and good luck! Love the overnight oats! Yummy!

Kamikazeflutterby

I just put steel cut oats with the water amount recommended on the box into a slow cooker. By breakfast we have very plain oatmeal for everyone to alter as they wish.

tlblood

Definitely don't need them, but from everything I've read they are an incredible source of nutrition, so I went out and got some. I found them in the bulk section of Sprouts Market.

I use 1/4 c. oats, 1/4 c. almond milk (regular milk works), 1/4 c. plain greek yogurt. Then you can add whatever mix-ins you want.

Google Overnight Oats, Summer porridge, and/or no cook oatmeal and you'll find tons of ideas for flavors/recipes.

fabfran12

That sounds like a good breakfast! I am going to try that tomorrow:0

cthoma70

My has

1/4 cup old fashion oats
1/4 cup greek yogurt (I use plain but any would do)
1/3 cup almond milk
1/4 cup diced fruit (peaches, strawberries, blueberries atc)
1 TBS of local honey

overnight (or a few hours later) done

peachyxoxoxo

I don't think chia seeds are necessary but I prefer the texture with them rather than without. It thickens up better. Plus they're really healthy.

17ChargerGirl17

Ok, am I missing out on something good here?
I have never heard of this, what is it? LOL

dward2011

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np11073

I would suggest using steel cut oats. They are a more complex carbohydrate that provides great satiety. It is great with plain fruit...I like blueberries. And you save some calories for another meal.

melaniecheeks

Other than oats, everything else is totally up to you!

peachyxoxoxo

I would suggest using steel cut oats. They are a more complex carbohydrate that provides great satiety. It is great with plain fruit...I like blueberries. And you save some calories for another meal.

Steel cut oats are good. But for overnight oats, regular rolled oats work the best.

Mandarz

I have some 3-5 min oats i am going to try soaking, i used 1 cup oats, 3tbs white chia ( salba ) and filled the rest of the quart jar with water- I plan on serving with pumpkin butter and greek yogurt, i hope they are good!

MSam1205

Had mine for breakfast this a.m., did:

1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 container greek yogurt w/honey (i was making 4 containers for the week, and divided this up between them)
1 tsp chia seeds,
sprinkel of ground flax
1 tblsp of trader joes pumpkin butter
dash of cinnamon
dash of pumpkin pie spice
slivered almonds for crunch!

I heat it slightly for breakfast, just to take the chill out and very yummy!

gsbrooks1

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bluechip777

overnight oats are a staple in my diet --- yummmeh

1/4c oats
1/2 c greek yogurt
splash coconut milk
liquid stevia
cinnamon

top w/ berries or banana in the morn

DebraYvonne

yum. I love oatmeal and I've never tried this. Excited for something "new" with oatmeal!!

biodorkus

I've only tried overnight oats this way once (just adding everything and letting it sit overnight), but I find I like the texture much better when they're cooked ahead of time. Basically this is what you do:

- cook the oatmeal in 3 volumes of milk or water (i.e. 1/4 c oats + 3/4 cup liquid) for about 3 min. in the microwave
- let sit in the microwave (door shut!) for 5 more min., then stir and put in the fridge uncovered overnight
- in the morning, the extra liquid will have absorbed and your serving size looks huge! You can now add anything else you like to the oatmeal (fruit, nuts, sweetener, etc) and reheat

The general idea is from CCK and you can see it here: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2009/07/03/kozyshack-oatmeal-pudding/

I've found that 3 min. is perfect for 1/4 c rolled oats, but you may need longer for steel cut or a larger serving. I'm seriously in love with oatmeal after finding this method of cooking (so much better than instant oatmeal!). Sweetening it with ripe banana instead of sugar is seriously yummy, too!

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/11/26/two-for-one/

(And I swear, I'm not CCK... I just discovered her blog several months ago and love that her recipes allow me to eat delicious food and still be healthy!)

Mandarz

Had mine for breakfast this a.m., did:

1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 container greek yogurt w/honey (i was making 4 containers for the week, and divided this up between them)
1 tsp chia seeds,
sprinkel of ground flax
1 tblsp of trader joes pumpkin butter
dash of cinnamon
dash of pumpkin pie spice
slivered almonds for crunch!

I heat it slightly for breakfast, just to take the chill out and very yummy!

This is similar to mine!!! ( i didnt know you could ad the yogurt in advance so i made mine with water and then mixed in pumpkin butter and togurt in the morning )

Patster67

I make this a few times a month, and it's awesome!

http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-coconut-mango-overnight-oatmeal/

Longbowgilly

I made overnight oatmeal for the first time today, I am on the evening shift at the moment so I made it this morning and had it at 5pm as my sort of lunch!
Is was really yummy, better than I thought it would be, this is certainly going to be a regular thing for me.
I am hoping that my tum will be OK with it as sometimes I end up running around a lot with some cereals!:blushing: :laugh:

kelly_c_77

My current favorite: 1/2 c. oats, 1/3 c. light vanilla soymilk, 1 tsp. PB2, 1/4 c. blueberries OR banana slices. Stick it in the fridge overnight and love it in the morning!

smattillion

I LOVE LOVE LOVE oatmeal this way!

Mine usually looks like this:
1/3 cup old fashioned oats
1/4 milk of your choice
3oz whatever flavor chobani you're feeling
Cinnamon to taste

Extras: I like adding some fresh frozen blueberries or grapes in the morning before throwing it in the microwave to heat through for a mintue or so. So so good. Had mango chobani this morning and oh em gee ! Enjoy!

michele0101

Bump for later Sounds great!!

iceey

Mine are similar and I love them.

1/2 cup old fashioned oats (not the quick kind)
1/2 cup or more of some milk
1 tbsp chia (I like it better with the chia in it - good creamy texture)
1 splash of vanilla
tiny bit of Stevia
Berries!!

Cover and leave in fridge overnight. In the morning, heat up.

10.3g fat
122g sodium
43g carbs
11g fiber
5.2g sugar
9.6g protein

kbanzhaf

My favorite ways to eat overnight oatmeal?
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1 carton vanilla yogurt (Greek for protein if possible)
handful of frozen blueberries
splash of Torani sugar-free vanilla syrup

OR
splash of sugar-free vanilla syrup and dash of cinnamon

Kaye

Mally1124

What if you use instant oats? I don't have any rolled or steel cut right now but a large thing of instant I want to use up. Any suggestions?