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Overnight Oats is an extremely healthy and nutritious breakfast that needs no cooking. It is prepared by soaking oats and chia seeds in milk, preferably non-dairy milk. Other ingredients like nut butter, cinnamon and maple syrup are added for nutrition and flavor. The soaked oats is served with fruits and nuts of your choice.
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WHAT EXACTLY IS OVERNIGHT OATS?
Overnight Oats is one of the simplest and healthiest breakfasts one can make. All you need to do is soak some rolled oats (not instant oats) in a milk of your choice (I strongly suggest Almond/Soy/Cashew/Coconut Milk) along with Chia seeds. Add some flavorings like vanilla extract, nut butter, cinnamon powder, salt and some sweetener. Let it soak overnight in your refrigeratror. Ta-da! Your breakfast is ready to be served with lots of fresh fruits, dry fruits and nuts! Isn’t it easy, quick and simple to make?
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WHY IS OVERNIGHT OATS GOOD FOR YOU?
Overnight Oats has so many health benefits like gut health, heart health and weight-loss.
- Overnight Oats is rich in protein and fibre. Since oats are not cooked, Overnight Oats has more protein and fibre than cooked oats.
- Addition of chia seeds increases the protein and fibre content. They are also rich in anti-oxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids.
- Nut butters are loaded with heart-healthy mono-saturated fats thus increasing the good cholesterol and keeping the bad cholesterol in check.
- Serving with fresh fruits, dry fruits and nuts gives all benefits of consuming them.
- It is super easy and quick to make. It takes barely 10 minutes to prepare. Absolutely, no-cooking.
- Ideal to serve as breakfast, lunch, after school/office meal or dinner.
- Since it can be prepared a night before, it is a perfect breakfast for a packed morning or as on-the-go breakfast. Â
- Overnight oats is loaded with protein and fibre, keeping your tummy full for long, so no scope for mid-day binge eating.
- Ideal breakfast when you have family and friends over, easy to make, nutritious and filling.
- Above all, it tastes delicious! It is not the regular ooey-gooey sticky mess that you get when you cook the oats.
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Notes:
- This is a high fiber breakfast so make sure you drink a lot of water throughout the day.
- If you do not have Chia seeds you can skip it or try adding Falooda/Basil seeds (I have not tried  Falooda/Basil seeds).
- I use unsweetened Organic Vanilla Flavored Soy/Almond Milk. You can replace it with any other flavor Soya Milk or use Almond Milk or even the regular low fat milk.
- You can replace maple syrup with honey.
- Instead of walnuts, use almonds, pecans or mixture of all.
- You can use any other fruits like blueberries, strawberries, bananas, apples, etc instead of raspberries.
- Increase the quantity of maple syrup/honey if you prefer it sweeter.
- You can top it with some hemp seeds too just before serving to make it healthier.
Ingredients
Traditional Rolled Oats - 1 cup
Chia Seeds - 2 tablespoons
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Nut Butter (I use peanut butter) - 2 to 3 tablespoons
Maple Syrup/Agave Nectar/Honey (I use Maple) - 2 tablespoons
Cinnamon powder - 1 teaspoon
Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon
Unsweetened Milk (I use Soy/Almond) - 1 3/4 to 2 cups
Ripe Banana - 1
Maple Syrup/Agave Nectar/Honey (I use Maple) - 2 tablespoons
Cinnamon powder - 1 teaspoon
Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon
Unsweetened Milk (I use Soy/Almond) - 1 3/4 to 2 cups
Ripe Banana - 1
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl mix all ingredients except milk and banana.
- Pour 1 3/4 cups milk and mix to combine well. The nut butter need not completely melt.
- Â Cover and refrigerate over night.
- Before serving, add a chopped banana. Mix well. Add 1/4 cup or more milk if it is too thick.
- Serve with fresh fruits , nuts, dry fruits of your choice. I always use cranberries, pumpkin seeds, walnut and almonds.
I bet those who don’t likes oats like me will be in love with it. When I tried first time, I didn’t want to give it a try but then now It’s in my weekly list. 😀
Thanks Vaishali! I am happy that you liked it and make it often.