Overnight Oats

Ohiomom91
Ohiomom91 Posts: 34 Member
edited December 2 in Food and Nutrition
I see recipes on Pinterest for overnight oats but haven't tried them. Interested to hear from anyone who has.

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  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    I used to do overnight oats all the time. The only reason I don't anymore is that I burnt out on them for a bit. Thanks for reminding me. I should really start prepping them again!
  • pebble4321
    pebble4321 Posts: 1,132 Member
    I like them in summer when it's too hot for porridge - they can be really tasty.
    Try a few recipes and see what you like - andif you look up Bircher muesli you'll get a more traditional take on them.
  • Ohiomom91
    Ohiomom91 Posts: 34 Member
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    I used to do overnight oats all the time. The only reason I don't anymore is that I burnt out on them for a bit. Thanks for reminding me. I should really start prepping them again!

    What did you put in them? I assume they're eaten cold right out of the fridge?
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Ohiomom91 wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    I used to do overnight oats all the time. The only reason I don't anymore is that I burnt out on them for a bit. Thanks for reminding me. I should really start prepping them again!

    What did you put in them? I assume they're eaten cold right out of the fridge?

    Some people warm them up, but I always ate mine cold. I used to add a handful of fruit & some sweetener along with the base recipe for the oats. Peaches or blueberries and brown sugar were favorites. Or powdered peanut butter.
  • mrp56839
    mrp56839 Posts: 159 Member
    .5c oats, .5c vanilla Greek yogurt, .5c coconut almond milk and whatever topping. That's my basic recipe.

    I have cinnamon blueberry in the fridge for tomorrow, but pb/banana is a big favorite. Or strawberries with a T of mini chocolate chips is good too. I prefer fruit with breakfast, but there are some more savory recipes you can try too.
  • pebble4321
    pebble4321 Posts: 1,132 Member
    Oats, plain yoghurt, grated apple, skim milk - leave it overnight overnight.
    Then in the morning I'd add some berries or other fruit, slivered almond or other nuts and/or seeds. Some vanilla or cinnamon, maybe honey if I want it sweeter.
    I wouldn't ever warm this up - it I want warm oats, I'll cook porridge.
  • Ohiomom91
    Ohiomom91 Posts: 34 Member
    Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to buy oats today and try it tomorrow morning!
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    I tried overnite oats a while ago and have become a fan.

    Layer in a large mouth jar or container

    30g oats
    4 chopped almonds
    5g chia seeds (absorb liquid)
    cinnamon
    10g dried blueberries (I can't get fresh where I live)
    90g tart apple-juliane
    25g frozen raspberries
    drizzle with 100g milk

    refrigerate overnite--I eat it right out of the frig after mixing a bit

    This recipe is about 300 calories if I remember right. You can change it up as you like.
  • megann120
    megann120 Posts: 47 Member
    Can I chip in and ask what is the texture of the oats? I never liked any mueslis because the floury texture bothers me.
    Are they soft? Can you reallg feel the oaty taste?
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    megann120 wrote: »
    Can I chip in and ask what is the texture of the oats? I never liked any mueslis because the floury texture bothers me.
    Are they soft? Can you reallg feel the oaty taste?

    There are all kinds of oats. Maybe you should try different kinds to see what you like. I buy mine at a bio shop that has the oats in a huge bag and they just scoop them out (same with lentils, beans.spices, etc--really a fun store), so I could ask to taste first. If you could find a place like that, it would help you.
  • Hell_Flower
    Hell_Flower Posts: 348 Member
    I love them.

    50g oats, equal amounts of water, teaspoon of peanut butter, 1 x banana.

    Best breakfast.
  • GrannyCrayCray
    GrannyCrayCray Posts: 71 Member
    Good, easy, convenient & can be adapted with different add-ins (fruit/nuts/spices/etc) to keep from getting monotonous or boring.

    Love my oats! A year round item for me; however, almost my daily breakfast in the summer -- "cooking" breakfast & leaving for work basically unnoticed while the kiddos are still asleep. Eggs, pancakes, or smoothies taste better to me - but, at 6am those breakfasts require more effort & noise :o Sometimes best to let sleeping spouse & teens have their peace & quiet :wink: At least until 7:30 haha
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    snowflake954 wrote: »
    megann120 wrote: »
    Can I chip in and ask what is the texture of the oats? I never liked any mueslis because the floury texture bothers me.
    Are they soft? Can you reallg feel the oaty taste?

    There are all kinds of oats. Maybe you should try different kinds to see what you like. I buy mine at a bio shop that has the oats in a huge bag and they just scoop them out (same with lentils, beans.spices, etc--really a fun store), so I could ask to taste first. If you could find a place like that, it would help you.

    This^

    Instant oats are going to retain the least amount of texture.....old fashioned (rolled) kind of in the middle....then steel cut for the most texture.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I like them but they don't feel me up as much as I like for some reason... and I'm often disappointed when I follow a recipe because it doesn't taste at all like what the thing says... those 'cake batter' or 'brownie batter' overnight oats recipes? NOPE.

    I also noticed that I just don't like them with plain yogurt. I usually use almond milk, nut butter (or nuts) and some protein powder.
  • sueelaineparker
    sueelaineparker Posts: 51 Member
    There is a lady at work who swears by over night oats, she uses rolled. I've yet to try them but they sound like a quick breakfast!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    sueelaineparker wrote: »
    There is a lady at work who swears by over night oats, she uses rolled. I've yet to try them but they sound like a quick breakfast!

    I've used those, rough oats, and steel cut. Just got to try what you like best, but yeah I definitely need less liquid with the rough oats than the steel cut ones (and it thickens if you use protein powder too).
  • jessiferrrb
    jessiferrrb Posts: 1,758 Member
    edited June 2016
    this is my favorite recipe so far, but i'm fairly new to them too. i weigh everything but just using measurements here for convenience where i don't remember the exact grams

    1/2 banana
    Plant fusion protein - 1/2 scoop (vegan, vanilla flavored)
    Pb2, 12 grams
    Bob's Redmill - Rolled Oats, 0.5 cup dry (48g)
    Vanilla Almond Milk, 4 oz
    Truvia - Sweetener, 1 Packet
    chia seeds 1 tsp

    edit: i also add some water if the ingredients aren't mixing well.

    i think the protein helps keep me full longer, i eat them when i get to work since they travel really well and i'm constantly in a rush in the morning. i love that they are just grab and go.
  • swissmiss431
    swissmiss431 Posts: 22 Member
    If you want to try Bircher Muesli, the original overnight oats check out my recipe. I actually live in Switzerland and you can buy these ready made all over the place (but homemade is better!). https://mindyqs.com/2016/01/07/bircher-muesli-breakfast-of-swiss-champions/
  • loraborealis
    loraborealis Posts: 1 Member
    I love overnight oats! Here's my typical recipe (focus is on fiber):

    1/4-1/2 cup oats
    1/2 TB chia seeds
    1/2 TB whole golden flax seeds
    1/2 TB psyllium husk flakes
    1 cup liquid of choice (light vanilla almond/soy milk are my go-to's)
    + sweetener of choice (chopped banana/chopped dates/raisins/maple syrup etc)

    By morning, the oats are well soaked and soft enough to eat.

    Tip- if you need extra fiber, grab a bag of Bob's Red Mill Extra Thick Oats instead of regular oats!
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Tried it once. I love cooked oatmeal, but soggy raw oats are not my thing.
  • Ohiomom91
    Ohiomom91 Posts: 34 Member
    I tried overnight oats this morning. I used cinnamon, vanilla, 1 TBS peanut butter, 1 tsp chia seed/flax blend and 1/2 cup almond cashew milk. It was pretty good but it wasn't sweet enough for me. I'm going to experiment with other ingredients. I appreciate the feedback!
  • Jenpiddles
    Jenpiddles Posts: 44 Member
    I love overnight oats. I eat them every morning.

    I use 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup greek yogurt, 1 tsp honey, 1 Tbsp cocoa powder, and 1 Tbsp Sunbutter (I have a peanut allergy).

    It fills me up until lunch, and it helps with my chocolate cravings.
  • Lisa_Ookoo
    Lisa_Ookoo Posts: 134 Member

    0.5 cup rolled oats
    1 T flax seed
    1 scoop chocolate protein powder
    0.5 cup frozen mixed berries
    1 cup nonfat milk
    Mix the dry ingredients together first, then add milk and then fruit. Refrigerate overnight. The berries will thaw by morning.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    Ohiomom91 wrote: »
    I tried overnight oats this morning. I used cinnamon, vanilla, 1 TBS peanut butter, 1 tsp chia seed/flax blend and 1/2 cup almond cashew milk. It was pretty good but it wasn't sweet enough for me. I'm going to experiment with other ingredients. I appreciate the feedback!

    You might want to try cutting up a piece of banana and adding it in the morning. If you leave it overnite, it gets mushy.
  • Ohiomom91
    Ohiomom91 Posts: 34 Member
    snowflake954 wrote: »
    Ohiomom91 wrote: »
    I tried overnight oats this morning. I used cinnamon, vanilla, 1 TBS peanut butter, 1 tsp chia seed/flax blend and 1/2 cup almond cashew milk. It was pretty good but it wasn't sweet enough for me. I'm going to experiment with other ingredients. I appreciate the feedback!

    You might want to try cutting up a piece of banana and adding it in the morning. If you leave it overnite, it gets mushy.

    I just told my son I was going to put banana in them tonight. Stay tuned!
  • paymentm
    paymentm Posts: 105 Member
    I've tried two recipes so far:

    1/3 cup greek yogurt (honey flavoured), 1/3 cup almond milk, 1/3 cup oats, 1TBS chia seeds, half banana
    -really good and kept me so full I pushed lunch back by two hours

    1/3 cup greek yogurt (plain), 1/3 cup almond milk, 1/3 cup oats, 1 TBS chia seeds, 1/2 TBS cocoa (unsweetened) and 1/2 TBS of instant coffee
    -was a tad bitter so I need to look at adding some sort of sweetener but also kept me very full
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  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    Noel_57 wrote: »
    I tried making overnight chili in the fridge using raw ingredients. I broke a tooth on a bean. :/

    Be more carefull next time.
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