Why Overnight Oatmeal?

neverstray

It takes 5 minutes to cook. What is your deals? It just seems weird to me. You don't have 5 minutes to make oatmeal? It's faster in the microwave. And, don't you have to microwave it anyway in the morning? So, you save ZERO time?

Just confused on this. I mean, it really is freaking me out.

Unless, it's a little different somehow. Different taste or texture. Then, I understand. But, from what I hear, there is this illusion that it saves time. You had to cook it the night before. So, what time was saved???? LOL (People trip me out).

I will do things to save time. I consider myself an efficiency expert. But, if I add up the time, and none is saved, I wont do it.

Thanks.

CymruBiology

I don't get it either. Americans are strange creatures.

andeehrdz

It takes 5 minutes to cook. What is your deals? It just seems weird to me. You don't have 5 minutes to make oatmeal? It's faster in the microwave. And, don't you have to microwave it anyway in the morning? So, you save ZERO time?

Just confused on this. I mean, it really is freaking me out.

Unless, it's a little different somehow. Different taste or texture. Then, I understand. But, from what I hear, there is this illusion that it saves time. You had to cook it the night before. So, what time was saved???? LOL (People trip me out).

I will do things to save time. I consider myself an efficiency expert. But, if I add up the time, and none is saved, I wont do it.

Thanks.

From my point of view, your freak out over people's over night oatmeal is just as illogical as the people who make overnight oatmeal...

ha.

BetterCrazyThanLazy

Does it need to be soaked overnight before cooking it? :bigsmile:

ETA: http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal MYSTERY SOLVED!

ggcat

You don't cook it at night- you put in the fridge and it "cooks" overnight. Some people like it cold.....

I like it both ways....and I enjoy being a strange creature- wouldn't change it for the world!

MrsJJUt

You don't cook it. (well the way I do it) Its raw oats and milk and whatever else you add. I add yogurt and berries. Then it sits all night, the oats soak up the liquid, and I eat it cold. Its yummy and chewy! Its just a change from regular oatmeal and you can grab it out of the frig and eat it on the go. So no cooking in the morning. Just measuring and pouring and putting it in the frig the night before.

jmc0806

I didn't think you heated up the overnight oatmeal at all...that's why its more a summer parfait type oatmeal

Ge0rgiana

Highly processed oatmeal that's had all it's fiber, etc. stripped away takes 5 minutes.

nopeekiepeekie

Mostly you are referencing instant oats. Whole oats take a bit longer than 5 mins to cook.

FitBeto

Fu*k oatmeal, it creeps me out.

amyhoss

I don't really do overnight oatmeal, but I think it is easier to prepare in the evening just because you aren't as rushed.

Also, some people eat them cold and it's hard to get that effect if you wait till morning to make it.

StrongAtLast

it's like saving time putting all the forks together in the dishwasher, and all the spoons..so then you can just pull them out and put in drawer. Dont' you have to sort them either way?
Anyway, I think it' s for people like me who get up w/0 seconds to spare in the morning, so watching my oatmeal bubble over int the micro, then Ihave to clean the micro...etc. etc. LOL!

Ge0rgiana

You don't cook it. (well the way I do it) Its raw oats and milk and whatever else you add. I add yogurt and berries. Then it sits all night, the oats soak up the liquid, and I eat it cold. Its yummy and chewy! Its just a change from regular oatmeal and you can grab it out of the frig and eat it on the go. So no cooking in the morning. Just measuring and pouring and putting it in the frig the night before.

Seriously? I never thought of eating it cold! I'll have to try that...

melissa5604

Some people do make crock pot oatmeal , but they add apples and nuts to it so I guess those do need to be cooked.

deb3129

I soak mine overnight instead of cooking it simply because I prefer the texture of it to regular cooked oatmeal. I never like oatmeal before because of the gooey texture. When I learned about the overnight oats thing, I tried it and liked it much better!

bpotts44

You mix the ingredients up and let it sit overnight. It is easier than cooking it and you can get better tastes. If this is freaking you out, then you might want to go lay on a couch a little bit.

TheViperMan

Who the he!! eats oatmeal....?

Kerri_is_so_very

You don't cook it. (well the way I do it) Its raw oats and milk and whatever else you add. I add yogurt and berries. Then it sits all night, the oats soak up the liquid, and I eat it cold. Its yummy and chewy! Its just a change from regular oatmeal and you can grab it out of the frig and eat it on the go. So no cooking in the morning. Just measuring and pouring and putting it in the frig the night before.

Exactly this and Nooooooo I don't have 5 minutes in the morning and oatmeal & microwaves = mess in my experience. OO is just grab and go. Those who haven't tried it are missing out!! I make apple cinnamon walnut or maple walnut.

mg413

I haven't made any but all the 'recipes' that I've found on overnight oatmeal state that the liquid & flavor get absorbed by sitting overnight and you don't cook it the next morning. I've never seen an overnight oatmeal made just as 'common' oats and water oatmeal. It's usually some sort of flavored oatmeal (chai, fruit, maple blueberry, etc.)

And I'm pretty sure it's not supposed to be a time saver! It's a flavor thing. ) Hope that helps!

yougojo170

sounds interesting. I would definitely try overnight oatmeal.

Acg67

Cause they taste better

Choc overnight proats with Krave, Reeses puffs and pb patties



Banana cheesecake overnight proats topped with a banana and Girl Scout PB Patties

californiagirl2012

It takes 5 minutes to cook. What is your deals? It just seems weird to me. You don't have 5 minutes to make oatmeal? It's faster in the microwave. And, don't you have to microwave it anyway in the morning? So, you save ZERO time?

Just confused on this. I mean, it really is freaking me out.

Unless, it's a little different somehow. Different taste or texture. Then, I understand. But, from what I hear, there is this illusion that it saves time. You had to cook it the night before. So, what time was saved???? LOL (People trip me out).

I will do things to save time. I consider myself an efficiency expert. But, if I add up the time, and none is saved, I wont do it.

Thanks.

I like my oatmeal cooked fresh in the morning, I like the texture better when it's not soaked or soggy. However there are benefits to soaking any grain. In the old days before the industrial revolution grains were sometimes soaked by default and it has shown that soaking the grain provides many benefits like making the PH more neutral. Old fashioned oats were traditionally soaked over night. Americans tend to have too much acid foods compared to alkaline foods in their diet. Eating more alkaline foods has been proven to lower the risk of cancer. Just don't get obsessed about this though. Eat as much greens as you can and eat as healthy as you can without becoming obsessed. Enjoy food and life, eat what you like. Life is too short to eat anything you don't like. My life is half over and I refuse to eat anything that isn't' to die for.

Sprouted grain differs from whole grain in three fundamental aspects: 1) sprouting activates food enzymes; 2) sprouting increases vitamin content, and 3) sprouting neutralizes antinutrients like phytic acid which bind up minerals preventing your ability to fully absorb them. When examining the nutrient density of sprouted wheat to unsprouted wheat on a calorie-per-calorie basis, you’ll find that sprouted wheat contains four times the amount of niacin and nearly twice the amount of vitamin B6 and folate as unsprouted wheat; moreover, it contains more protein and fewer starches than non-sprouted grain and as a further boon, it is lower on the glycemic index making it more suitable for those suffering from blood sugar issues.

Furthermore, sprouted grain and sprouted flours – having been effectively “pre-soaked” do not need to undergo further soaking or souring and are therefore suitable for quick breads, cookies and cakes in a way that sourdoughs and soaked flours are not.

from http://nourishedkitchen.com/sprouted-grain/

TeaBea

Steel cut oats are NOT a form of instant oatmeal and take approximately 20 minutes to cook. The texture is not a mushy as old fashioned (rolled) oats or the OTHER instant oatmeal ... quick cooking oats.

Raynne413

Most Overnight Oatmeal references aren't referring to oatmeal that is cooked in a crockpot overnight, it's oatmeal that is mixed with milk or yogurt or juice and left to soak overnight. It gets kind of chewy texture that I like, and it is eaten cold, which is the reason why most people eat it during the summer months.

bexxgirl

Also some of the overnight oats people are cooking (in their crockpots) are steel-cut oats, which are different to regular ones. They take longer to cook, so people like to do them slowly overnight in a crockpot.

wheezybreezy

I don't cook mine. I mix it with greek yogurt, chia seeds, milk, and whatever else I'm feeling and enjoy it cold in the morning. Relax.

kenazfehu

Do people make overnight oatmeal with old fashioned oats?

ToughTulip

Because it tastes good?
Its more creamy, different texture, and delicious. I like it both ways.

Its not laziness. It is just a different way to eat oatmeal.

ToughTulip

Do people make overnight oatmeal with old fashioned oats?

Yup

TeaBea

I don't cook mine. I mix it with greek yogurt, chia seeds, milk, and whatever else I'm feeling and enjoy it cold in the morning. Relax.

^This! Old fashioned, rolled & instant oats..... are already cooked. These are steamed & rolled (or steamed & rolled really thin) ... any dry instant oatmeal can also be added to smoothies too.

MassiveDelta

If you are going to eat dessert for breakfast Just eat the Cake and stop trying to make it sound healthy!