{"id":2929,"date":"2025-01-15T11:41:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T11:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movewithnicole.com.au\/blog\/5-simple-steps-to-making-overnight-oats.html"},"modified":"2025-01-15T11:41:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T11:41:02","slug":"5-simple-steps-to-making-overnight-oats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ozhelp.org.au\/blog\/health\/5-simple-steps-to-making-overnight-oats.html","title":{"rendered":"5 Simple Steps to Making Overnight Oats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Learning how to make overnight oats helps you create an easy, delicious breakfast with lots of versatility.<\/p>\n<p>As Holly McKee-Clark, culinary specialist for Beachbody, puts it, \u201cOats are a low-maintenance canvas \u2014 just tack on your favorite flavors both sweet and savory.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll show you how to make overnight oats in five simple steps.<\/p>\n<p>And just in case, we included a few recipes below to help you get started!<\/p>\n<h2>What Are Overnight Oats?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>As the name implies, overnight oats are a no-cook technique for making oatmeal.<\/p>\n<p>By soaking oats overnight in the fridge, they slowly absorb the liquid and soften to a pudding-like texture without the help of a microwave or stove.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you don\u2019t\u00a0have\u00a0to eat overnight oats cold.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer hot oats, pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Pick a Container<\/h2>\n<p>A large jar or bowl is perfect for batch-making a large amount of overnight oats at once.<\/p>\n<p>Or you can use cute, individual Mason jars to divvy up a pre-portioned breakfast that\u2019s truly grab-and-go.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2: Add Oats Plus\u00a0(optional) Chia Seeds <\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138103\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-to-Make-Overnight-Oats.600.side_.jpg\" alt=\"Side view of overnight oats mixture in a jear\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Make sure to pick rolled oats for the best texture that\u2019s creamy and just right.<\/p>\n<p>Though the name implies your oats should sit overnight, you can get away with a little as a two-hour soak!<\/p>\n<p>Note that while you\u00a0could\u00a0use instant oats or steel-cut oats, one may be too mushy and the other too tough. Both would require playing around with the soak time.<\/p>\n<p>Though you don\u2019t need chia seeds to make overnight oats, McKee-Clark says, \u201cChia seeds were made for overnight oats. They plump up just perfectly and pack a protein punch.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chia seeds can make your oats creamier \u2014 just remember to add more liquid if you use them.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3: Add a Base Liquid<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll want a 2:1 ratio of liquid to oats for an appealing consistency.<\/p>\n<p>The consistency may look thin, but the oats will soak up the liquid overnight.<\/p>\n<p>If your oats are too thick after soaking, stir in a tad more base liquid or plain water to loosen it up.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unsweetened milk (dairy, almond, soy, rice, coconut)<\/li>\n<li>Plain yogurt (or flavor of your choice)<\/li>\n<li>Plain Greek yogurt (if you prefer a protein boost), plus a little water to thin it out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that if you added chia seeds, add more liquid. This is a forgiving recipe, so if you didn\u2019t add enough liquid, you could still do it the next day.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138107\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-to-Make-Overnight-Oats.600.ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for overnight oats\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Step 4: Add Flavor Enhancers<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s where you need to choose: will those overnight oats be savory or sweet?<\/p>\n<p>Then, think about your favorite flavors. Do you like apple cinnamon, pumpkin pie, or chocolate peanut butter?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve listed common flavor enhancers below, but it\u2019s still a matter of personal taste and what you have in your kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Savory overnight oats might be less familiar territory, but McKee-Clark is confident you can make it work.<\/p>\n<p>Her favorite flavor combination:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stir in a teaspoon (just one!) of melted butter (organic, grass-fed, if possible) and a tablespoon of Romesco when making your oats.<\/li>\n<li>Heat them up in the morning (1-2 minutes in the microwave).<\/li>\n<li>Top with a poached egg and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a Mediterranean twist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cA little shredded cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, crumbled turkey bacon, and green onions on top could be another yummy take,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 511px;\" width=\"918\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sweet Flavor Enhancers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Savory Flavor Enhancers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<strong>Sweeteners<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pure maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>Honey<\/li>\n<li>Reduced-sugar jams or jellies<\/li>\n<li>Flavored protein powder (Vanilla, Strawberry, or Caf\u00e9 Latte\u00a0Shakeology)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Herbs, Spices &amp; Flavoring<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>Vanilla<\/li>\n<li>Cocoa powder<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin pie spice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fats<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Peanut butter<\/li>\n<li>Almond butter<\/li>\n<li>Cashew butter<\/li>\n<li>Sunflower butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<strong>Herbs, Spices &amp; Flavoring<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh herbs (chives, basil, green onion)<\/li>\n<li>Garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>Ginger powder<\/li>\n<li>Miso<\/li>\n<li>Bouillon powder<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fats<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Butter<\/li>\n<li>Tahini<\/li>\n<li>Cheeses like Romesco, Parmesan, cheddar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Step 5: Add Sweet (or Savory) Mix-Ins<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, you\u2019ll want to give your overnight oats more body and texture with a variety of mix-ins! Don\u2019t be pressured to add all of the mix-ins.<\/p>\n<p>These are simply inspirations that you can turn to as you make overnight oats week after week.<\/p>\n<p>Dried or firm mix-ins (think apple, nuts, or raisins) can soak overnight, while things like egg or chopped avocado should really be mixed in right before you eat. All we can say is, let common sense guide you.<\/p>\n<p>Once the mix-ins are in, give your overnight oats a good stir and let the oats rest overnight!<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 408px;\" width=\"590\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sweet Mix-Ins<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Savory Mix-Ins<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<strong>Fruit<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apple<\/li>\n<li>Banana<\/li>\n<li>Blueberries<\/li>\n<li>Raspberries<\/li>\n<li>Strawberries<\/li>\n<li>Dried raisins, cranberries or figs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Nuts &amp; Seeds<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Almonds<\/li>\n<li>Pecans<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin seeds<\/li>\n<li>Shredded coconut<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<strong>Vegetable<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finely grated carrots<\/li>\n<li>Peas<\/li>\n<li>Sauteed veggies<\/li>\n<li>Sauteed mushrooms<\/li>\n<li>Chopped avocado (add the day of)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crumbled turkey bacon<\/li>\n<li>Chickpeas<\/li>\n<li>Egg (cook the day of)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>4 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107093\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Strawberry-Shakeology-Overnight-Oats-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Strawberry Shakeology overnight oats\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>If the steps for making overnight oats still feel vague, you may need the guidance of a tried and true recipe. Thankfully, we have a few up our sleeves!<\/p>\n<p>These protein-packed overnight oats recipes feature popular flavor profiles that our Beachbody community loves.<\/p>\n<p>And, they\u2019re one\u00a0more\u00a0thing you can make with whey or plant-based vegan\u00a0Shakeology:<\/p>\n<h3>Are overnight oats healthy?<\/h3>\n<p>Yep! Oats are well-known as a nutritious choice for breakfast because they\u2019re filling and full of\u00a0fiber.<\/p>\n<p>Now, is it bad to eat overnight oats every morning?<\/p>\n<p>Not for us creatures of habit who love routines \u2014 overnight oats can save you the headache of figuring out what to do for breakfast.<\/p>\n<p>Bonus: It\u2019s a surefire way to score fiber and do something good for your body bright and early.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learning how to make overnight oats helps you create an easy, delicious breakfast with lots of versatility. 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