Overnight oats are my breakfast favorite when there is no time in the morning. No cooking, no effort – just prepare them in the evening and enjoy them the next day. In this post, I’ll show you a simple basic overnight oats recipe – plus three delicious variations with coconut, berries or cocoa. So there’s never a dull moment at the breakfast table. I hope you enjoy my overnight oat recipe ❤️.
Overnight oats are oat flakes that swell overnight in liquid such as milk or yogurt. The result is a creamy breakfast porridge that is eaten cold. The advantage? No cooking necessary! The flakes absorb the liquid slowly and become soft, filling and digestible.
Here’s an overview of the ingredients. As always, you’ll find the exact measurements at the bottom in the recipe card.
The combination of plant-based milk and yogurt ensures a particularly creamy consistency and provides additional protein – ideal for a nutritious breakfast. You can use classic Greek yogurt or a plant-based variant such as coconut yogurt.
Whether fruity and exotic with coconut and lime, fruity and nutty with berries and almond butter or chocolatey with cocoa and hazelnut – these three topping ideas will turn your basic overnight oats recipe into a new favorite breakfast every day. Ideal for preparing and taking away!
Overnight oats will keep for up to 3 days if well sealed in the fridge. If possible, use fresh ingredients and no fruit with a short shelf life directly in the base.
After swelling, it is advisable not to stir the oats vigorously so that the creamy consistency is retained. However, it is important to mix thoroughly before swelling so that the chia seeds and oats swell evenly
Soft or grainy oat flakes work best. Tender flakes give a softer consistency, while the grainier ones provide more bite. Instant flakes soften too quickly, steel cut oats take too long.
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