How to Make Overnight Oats
Choose a container., Add as many serving of rolled oats as you prefer., Add an equal amount of milk., Stir in 1 tsp., Add a tsp., Measure 1/4 to 1/2 tsp., Add 1/2 cup of frozen, fresh or canned fruit., Seal the lid., Remove the oats from the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose a container.
You can use almost anything that has a lid.
Canning jars are commonly used because they work great for storing and serving. -
Step 2: Add as many serving of rolled oats as you prefer.
A serving is usually 1/2 cup of oats, but you may desire a more generous portion or a family size batch. , If you use 1/2 cup of rolled oats, add 1/2 cup of milk.
You can use cow’s milk, almond milk or another other type of milk to achieve the same result.
If you plan to add a lot of watery fruit, you can reduce the liquid by 1/4 to 1/2 cup.
Fresh and frozen fruit releases plenty of liquid.
This is especially important if you want a thick consistency. , of chia seeds or flax seeds.
This improves the nutritional content of the meal, and it can also make you feel fuller longer.
You can actually replace the oats with four tbsp. of chia seeds.
The texture of these overnight oats is like tapioca pudding., of sweetener, like honey, brown sugar or maple syrup.
You can add in 1 tbsp. of cocoa powder or peanut butter for a similar sweet effect.
For sweeter oatmeal, add 1 tbsp. of sweetener. , of spices, like cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice. , Stir the ingredients together thoroughly with a spoon.
Ensure that the oats are mostly covered with liquid.
If you are using bananas, mash up 1/2 to one banana and then add it to the jar. , Place it in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 5 hours.
The oats will soak up the liquid so that they don’t need to be cooked. , Consider adding a handful of chopped nuts for a crunchy texture.
Add tbsp. to 1/2 cup of additional milk, depending upon your preferred consistency. , -
Step 3: Add an equal amount of milk.
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Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp.
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Step 5: Add a tsp.
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Step 6: Measure 1/4 to 1/2 tsp.
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Step 7: Add 1/2 cup of frozen
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Step 8: fresh or canned fruit.
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Step 9: Seal the lid.
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Step 10: Remove the oats from the refrigerator in the morning.
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Step 11: Stir again and eat directly from the container.
Detailed Guide
You can use almost anything that has a lid.
Canning jars are commonly used because they work great for storing and serving.
A serving is usually 1/2 cup of oats, but you may desire a more generous portion or a family size batch. , If you use 1/2 cup of rolled oats, add 1/2 cup of milk.
You can use cow’s milk, almond milk or another other type of milk to achieve the same result.
If you plan to add a lot of watery fruit, you can reduce the liquid by 1/4 to 1/2 cup.
Fresh and frozen fruit releases plenty of liquid.
This is especially important if you want a thick consistency. , of chia seeds or flax seeds.
This improves the nutritional content of the meal, and it can also make you feel fuller longer.
You can actually replace the oats with four tbsp. of chia seeds.
The texture of these overnight oats is like tapioca pudding., of sweetener, like honey, brown sugar or maple syrup.
You can add in 1 tbsp. of cocoa powder or peanut butter for a similar sweet effect.
For sweeter oatmeal, add 1 tbsp. of sweetener. , of spices, like cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice. , Stir the ingredients together thoroughly with a spoon.
Ensure that the oats are mostly covered with liquid.
If you are using bananas, mash up 1/2 to one banana and then add it to the jar. , Place it in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 5 hours.
The oats will soak up the liquid so that they don’t need to be cooked. , Consider adding a handful of chopped nuts for a crunchy texture.
Add tbsp. to 1/2 cup of additional milk, depending upon your preferred consistency. ,
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