A Quick & Simple Overnight Oats Recipe
- Imogen Rossiter-Slade
- Aug 7
- 3 min read
What exactly are overnight oats, and why are they beneficial?
Overnight oats are a quick & easy snack typically made for breakfast that have spiked in popularity over the past year. They have a simple base of either milk or yoghurt, and oats, where you can tailor it to your taste with endless combinations of toppings and flavours. They’ve recently sparked a trend due to their simple recipe and fast prep time, perfect for those with an on-the-go lifestyle. In fact, there are even overnight oats that are fully prepped for you, and all you have to do is add milk and chill them- a perfect time-saver!
Not only do overnight oats provide great convenience time-wise, but they can also have various health benefits, depending on what you add to your oats. Oats have moderate protein levels (commonly around 12g protein per 100g oats), but you can further strengthen this by adding your favourite protein powder, making it a perfect snack if you are looking to increase your protein intake! One of the most common ingredients to add to them are chia seeds, that are high in fibre, which is great for our digestive system, as well as being amazing antioxidants. The list of potential ingredients you can add that benefit your health is vast, but in conclusion, you can modify your oats to your dietary requirements, health goals, or just personal taste! There is no right or wrong way to make it, but below is a list of potential toppings assigned to their health benefits:
Antioxidant-rich toppings:
Blueberries
Most Berries
Fibre-rich toppings:
Strawberries
Dark Chocolate
Apple
Chia Seeds
Protein-rich Foods:
Low-Fat Greek Yoghurt
My Overnight Oats Recipe:
Ingredients(makes 1 serving):
50g jumbo oats ( I used Pimhill Farm Organic Jumbo Oats)
50ml of your favourite milk- I just used semi-skimmed milk, but this will work perfectly fine with alternative milks also!
1 spoon of chia seeds
A drizzle of honey to use as a natural sweetener
Your choice of toppings! For this bowl I used strawberries for their bright flavour and rich antioxidant content, kiwi to add a nice sharp taste, and peanut butter for its smooth texture and protein content. Below, I have listed some topping ideas to spark some inspiration for you as well!
Forest Fruits:
Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Walnuts
Tropical Fusion:
Coconut Milk, Sliced Pineapple, Kiwi
Protein Bowl:
Greek Yoghurt, Peanut Butter, Almonds
1.)Place your oats and chia seeds into a suitable bowl and mix until the chia seeds are evenly dispersed.
2.) Add your milk into the bowl and leave to chill overnight. If you are using set honey instead of runny honey, it is best to add a teaspoon of your honey at this step and mix it in well.
3.) The next day, add your toppings to your bowl, and enjoy your quick and easy overnight oats!
To begin with, I was nervous to try these as the thought of the texture just was not that appealing to me, but for me, the texture had the perfect amount of variety within it. The chia seeds added a subtle but pleasant new texture alongside the oats, and my toppings having a variety of textures also made for a delicious breakfast bowl.
Sources:
Yorumlar