Question about Overnight Oatmeal

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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!)

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

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

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!

Bump for later Sounds great!!

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