Overnight Oats Recipe – Sharmis Passion

Overnight oats are a simple, no-cook breakfast made by soaking oats in milk with fruits and nuts. It is usually prepared the night before and kept in the refrigerator. The next morning it is ready to eat without any extra effort. It is very useful on busy mornings as it hardly takes a few minutes to prepare.

The taste of these overnight oats is mildly sweet, creamy and filling all at the same time. It feels light but keeps you full for a long time. What makes overnight oats different is that it requires no cooking at all. Just mix everything, let it sit overnight and breakfast is ready. It is also easy to digest and does not feel heavy on the stomach.

About Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are cold oats made from rolled oats and milk. Oats gradually absorb liquid and become soft. It is popular among those who prefer quick and healthy options. Eating cold oats feels refreshing. This is also a good option for summer days.

Overnight oats have a creamy texture with a light bite to the oats. Chia seeds or sabja seeds make it more dense in texture. The fruits add natural sweetness and the nuts add a slight crunch. Each spoonful feels balanced and not too heavy. One does not feel bored even after eating it daily.

You can make these overnight oats in many ways. You can use different fruits like banana, apple, blackberries or mango depending on what you have. The milk can be regular, almond or oat milk. Sweetener can also be changed depending on taste. This is a very flexible recipe and easy to adjust.

I usually make this when the next day is going to be very busy. This saves a lot of time in the morning. Just take it out of the fridge and eat. Sometimes I even pack it and carry it while traveling.

overnight oats Oats are soaked in milk along with fruits, nuts and dry fruits in a jar and kept in the fridge.

This overnight oats recipe is a no-cook version of putting everything together in a jar and storing it in the refrigerator to have breakfast ready for the next day. This is definitely useful for those who do not have time to cook breakfast, you can prepare overnight oats the previous night itself and get some rest and wake up late in the morning as your breakfast is already ready in the jar.

This overnight oats is very beneficial for me, especially during summers as it is good to cool down. You can use either oatmeal or rolled oats or quick cooking oats. You can use either milk or coconut milk or almond milk or curd or even water for soaking. For sweetness you can use honey or maple syrup or jaggery syrup or raw cane sugar etc.

Overnight Oats Ingredients

• rolled oats – I used this as the basis for the recipe. It gets soaked well and becomes soft by morning. If rolled oats are not available then you can also use quick cooking oats. It gives good texture.
• Milk – I used to soak the oats for creaminess. You can also use pant milk or almond milk.
• Honey – I just added it for sweetness. You can also add sugar, jaggery syrup or date syrup to it.
• chia seeds or sabja seeds – I added it to thicken the oats. It also makes the dish more filling. If you don’t have it you can skip it. But it gives good texture.
• Fruit – I just used finely chopped apples. It adds freshness and a little crunch. You can add any seasonal fruit of your choice.
• Nuts and dried fruits – I added for texture and taste. It tastes good while eating. You can add almonds, cashews or raisins to it. Cut them into small pieces.
• vanilla essence – I added to taste. It gives off a light sweet aroma. If you don’t like the taste of vanilla then you can leave it out. A little goes a long way.

Why does this recipe work

• This is a no-cook recipe and saves a lot of time in the morning.
• This recipe is filling and keeps you satiated for a long time.
• In this, simple ingredients easily available at home are used.
• It is a healthy option and suits a busy lifestyle.
• You can customize it based on your taste and mood.

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• ⅓ cup oats
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon sabja/chia seeds
• 1 tbsp honey
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
• 1 tbsp choco chips

• ⅓ cup rolled oats
• ½ tsp chia/basil seeds
• Boil and cool ½ cup + 2 tbsp extra milk
• ⅓ cup chopped mango
• 2 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon dried cranberries

• ½ cup quick cooking oats, you can also use rolled cooking oats
• 2 tbsp cane sugar
• 2 teaspoons soaked sabja seeds
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• Boil ¾ cup milk and cool it
• 1 tbsp chopped almonds
• 1 tablespoon chopped cranberries

• ½ cup rolled oats You can also use quick cooking oats
• 2 tbsp cane sugar
• 1 tablespoon soaked sabja seeds
• ¼ cup desiccated coconut/dry coconut
• ½ cup coconut milk
• Boil ¼ cup milk and cool it

How to Make Overnight Oats Step by Step

1.First of all take your serving jar. Add oats to it.

2. Add sabja/chia seeds to it.

3. Add milk, then honey.

4.Mix well with a spoon. Then add chopped apples.

5. Add dry fruits and nuts. Add vanilla essence and stir once.

6.Close the lid and keep it in the refrigerator overnight. Your overnight oats will be ready to serve for breakfast the next day. If it is too dry then add milk on top while serving.

serve chilled.

Expert Tips

• oat substitute – I make sure to only use rolled oats or quick oats. Instant oats will become too mushy. Try not to skip this part as texture matters.
• sweetness test – I always taste before refrigerating. I adjust the honey depending on the sweetness of the fruit. You can add more later if needed.
• Fruit – I just chop the fruits finely so they mix well. Hard fruits should be cut into small pieces. You can also add soft fruits while serving.
• Stability – If oats seem dry in the morning, add some milk and mix. I usually do it right before eating.
• layering – I just layer the fruits and nuts instead of the mixture. It looks good and tastes better when eaten.

serving and storage

Take them out straight from the fridge, cool them and serve. It also tastes good as breakfast or light dinner. You can top it with additional fruits or nuts while serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. It stays good for a day. Don’t leave it out for too long.

general questions and answers

1.Can I make without chia seeds?

Yes, you can leave out the chia or sabja seeds. The oats will still be thoroughly soaked but the texture will be a little thinner.

2.Can I use quick oats?

Yes quick oats works fine. Avoid using instant oats as it becomes too soft.

3.Can I make it in advance?

You can make it a night before as well. It is best to eat it when it is fresh the next morning.

4.Can I change the fruit?

Yes, you can use any seasonal fruit. Banana, apple, mango all work well.

5.What if oats seem too thick?

Add some milk and mix well before serving. It will become creamy again.

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