Why Overnight Oatmeal?

neverstray
neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
in Food and Nutrition
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.
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  • CymruBiology
    CymruBiology Posts: 39
    I don't get it either. Americans are strange creatures.
  • andeehrdz
    andeehrdz Posts: 59 Member
    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
    BetterCrazyThanLazy Posts: 336
    Does it need to be soaked overnight before cooking it? :bigsmile:

    ETA: http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal MYSTERY SOLVED!
  • ggcat
    ggcat Posts: 313 Member
    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
    MrsJJUt Posts: 36 Member
    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
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    I didn't think you heated up the overnight oatmeal at all...that's why its more a summer parfait type oatmeal
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    Highly processed oatmeal that's had all it's fiber, etc. stripped away takes 5 minutes.
  • nopeekiepeekie
    nopeekiepeekie Posts: 338 Member
    Mostly you are referencing instant oats. Whole oats take a bit longer than 5 mins to cook.
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    Fu*k oatmeal, it creeps me out.
  • amyhoss
    amyhoss Posts: 414 Member
    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
    StrongAtLast Posts: 137 Member
    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
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    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
    melissa5604 Posts: 43
    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
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    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
    bpotts44 Posts: 1,066 Member
    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
    TheViperMan Posts: 235 Member
    Who the he!! eats oatmeal....?
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
    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
    mg413 Posts: 39 Member
    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. :o) Hope that helps!
  • yougojo170
    yougojo170 Posts: 62
    sounds interesting. I would definitely try overnight oatmeal.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Cause they taste better

    Choc overnight proats with Krave, Reeses puffs and pb patties

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

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  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    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
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    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
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
    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
    bexxgirl Posts: 260 Member
    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
    wheezybreezy Posts: 313 Member
    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
    kenazfehu Posts: 1,188 Member
    Do people make overnight oatmeal with old fashioned oats?
  • ToughTulip
    ToughTulip Posts: 1,118 Member
    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
    ToughTulip Posts: 1,118 Member
    Do people make overnight oatmeal with old fashioned oats?

    Yup :)
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    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
    MassiveDelta Posts: 3,271 Member
    If you are going to eat dessert for breakfast Just eat the Cake and stop trying to make it sound healthy!

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