Quick Eazy & Healthy
With the world moving at such an upbeat and fast pace it’s easy to lose sight of some of the more important things in life. In this post, I’m going to reintroduce the world to this time-saving healthy option for your morning routine. When I and Dar first found this concept it revolutionized our morning and more recently this concept has saved us time and money. It could also be accredited to our productivity levels today. Like the old proverb says time is money.
At this point, you’re probably thinking, Dameon what is this revolutionary idea that you speak so highly of that saves you time and money. Well, that idea my good friends is overnight oats.
Now you’re either all in, or you’re skeptical on this concept. Most likely this is not new to you. If you’re into healthy lifestyle choices and you value time, money, and your overall health.
You’re like me, you’ve scrolled the internet looking for information that could help you be more productive.
Overnight Oats?
Saves Time & Money
If you never had the pleasure of enjoying overnight oatmeal, or you’re just unaware of the concept altogether. Overnight oatmeal refers to a no-cook method of making oatmeal. Instead of the traditional microwave, or stovetop version. You just soak your raw oats in milk anywhere from a couple of hours to overnight. “hence the name” This process allows for oatmeal to soak all the nutrients out of the milk while softening the oats in the process, making them edible.
After setting overnight you’ll have yourself a protein-packed ready to eat creamy delicious jar or bowl of oatmeal with a sweet silky texture of pudding similar to the porridge granny used to make.
This helps make this breakfast more convenient.
Making it a quick up and out the door snack.
With a dense and creamy texture unlike traditional warm oatmeal.
Oatmeal contains more protein than other grains, as much as 5 grams per serving. Oats are also a very rich source of fiber. which has been proven to help you feel fuller longer. The antioxidants in oatmeal can help lower your blood pressure levels. As well as help you lose weight by making you feel full longer which In return causes you to eat less.
Over Night Oats Recipe
I call this a recipe, in my opinion, it’s more or less: Oats is the only real ingredient that is mandated everything else is basically fit to preference.
- Oats: plain old fashioned oats gluten-free oats are also an option
- Milk: milk is commonly used but it is not rare for people to use water as well as any plant-based milk such as almond milk coconut milk or even oat milk
- Yogurt: a yogurt is an excellent option it gives the oats a tangy creamy flavor plus the added boost of extra protein
- Sweeteners also optional items such as honey or maple syrup are used to enhance the taste of the oats which in there original form tend to be bland
- Toppings: this is where it really gets fun and options are plenty fresh fruits seed spices granola or peanut butter just to name a few options
that is the best part of this recipe and meal for me you can fit it to whatever taste your craving at that moment
When it comes down to making overnight oats really it’s density and that’s something you will perfect overtime to fit your own personal preference but to begin my recommendation is always one part oats one part milk one part seeds flax seeds or chia seeds combine your and you’re chai seeds in a cup or what’s more commonly used a mason jar combine your vanilla extract or your Greek or vegan yogurt and then at your sweetener and choice of milk. Mix until you feel that you have completely removed all of the lumps then cover your bowl or mason jar until it’s still tightly and then chill in the refrigerator overnight or 2 hours minimum that too could be fit to your preference and once they’ve been properly chilled add whatever toppings fits your preference and dig your spoon right in
With so many different options and variations, Overnight Oat’s you might not get bored with for a minute to come.
My Recommendations
Overnight oats can stay in your refrigerator for up to five days. Making a batch weekly, and having it handy in the refrigerator, for those moments when you want to just grab something, and go.
Remember to keep fruit separate since it tends to only remain fresh for a few days.
Overnight oats are made to be eating chilled, but for those people who like warm meals in the morning. Just by storing Your overnight oats in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwaving for a minute, you can have both a warm convenient and delicious breakfast, to start your day off.