Making Overnight Oats for Breakfast
I recently had a request from one of my client companies to do an overnight oats prep demo for their staff. It has been some time since I had overnight oats or actually prepped one. The steps are pretty simple. Choose a base, add some ingredients and mix it.
However, before we dive into the recipe, here are some reasons as to why you should give overnight oats a try:
1. Easier to Digest
Once the oat is kept overnight, the starch is broken down allowing easy digestibility. More nutrients can be absorbed from the liquid as well.
2. Reduce Sugar Spikes
Overnight oats are high in fibre and low in starch hence blood sugar level remains stable and there will be no sugar spike or sugar drop.
3. Saves time and save money
It’s easy to make as there is no cooking involved, saves the time hunting for morning breakfast and saves money cause all the ingredients for overnight oats are available at home.
4. Delicious, Versatile and Healthy
You can add all your favorite ingredients into the overnight oats and it is still healthy and delicious. I sometimes think it tastes like a dessert.
And now, time to share the 2-ingredient base recipe for any overnight oats:
First and foremost, most overnight recipes have two basic ingredients – oats and liquid. The liquid could be dairy milk, yogurt and for the vegans or lactose intolerant, almond or soy milk.
For those that like it sweet, they do add ingredients like jam and maple syrup. Some also add flavorings like chocolate, peanut butter or vanilla extract. For toppings can add, nuts, seeds and fruits.
Overnight Oats Recipe
Serves 1 pax
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned/rolled oats
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flavored milk or non-dairy milk (such as vanilla or chocolate)
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons chia seeds
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon or more to taste
• ¼ cup fresh blueberries
Direction:
1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Combine milk, yogurt, oats, honey, chia seeds, and cinnamon in a 1/2-pint jar with a lid; cover and shake until combined.
3. Fold in blueberries.
4. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Enjoy!
Nutrition information
One serving provides:
Calories: 215kcal
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fibre: 4g
Sugar: 7g
Fat: 5g
Protein: 9g
Last but not least, overnight oats are the best method for you not to skip breakfast. So, get creative with the recipes and enjoy yourselves!
