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breakfast, Desserts, Easy Meals, healthy, homemade, one pot meals, simple, Vegan, Vegan food, vegetarian  /  October 6, 2017

Overnight Oats

by Sakshi Kapoor

One of my friends recently turned vegan and ever since my curiosity makes me ask her about what she likes to eat now and how her food habits have changed. And one recipe that she went on about was her breakfast which a lot of times comprised of Overnight Oats to which I did not sound very impressed. So here’s how our conversation went:
“What? You don’t know what Overnight Oats are??”
“No, Why?”
“Oh come on! How can you not know?”
“It’s okay. Just tell me about it, please.”
“It’s like the creamiest, tastiest dish, first thing in the morning!”
“Oh-kay, so you really like oats, what’s the big deal?”
“It’s just  like… mmm.. having a Banana pudding for breakfast!!”
“Pudding? Alright, tell me more.”
“It’s delicious! I’m hooked on to them too ever since I discovered recipe!”
“Will you just tell me already!”

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Easy Peasy

So turns out, it’s a really simple recipe. Also because I know that my friend doesn’t like to spend much time and effort in the kitchen thanks to her crazy schedule at a media office, so it’s pretty doable.

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All she does is, soaks half a cup of oats, some chia seeds and banana slices in soy milk in a mason jar and leaves it sealed in the fridge overnight. Next morning she tops it with nuts and any other fruits and Voila!

I decided to give it a try but I didn’t have any chia seeds. I checked with her if it’s an essential part of the recipe to which she said it’s okay if you don’t use them but they do help to ‘thicken the plot‘! She’s a writer and a filmmaker fyi.

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After a couple of tries and some online research (like here and here) I have finally come up with a Overnight Oats recipe that works for me. Like most of our recipes on Kitchenpostcards, this one is inherently customisable. Top it up with whatever you like!
A few pointers before you start.

Bananas, Chia Seeds and a pinch of Salt!

Don’t miss out on the pinch of salt because it definitely makes the oats taste better. Otherwise they taste really bland. And I highly highly recommend using bananas and chia seeds. They make your breakfast oats more filling and healthy. Unless you hate bananas. The amount of milk you use depends on the amount on oats you use.

Usually double the amount of oats works but the oats and chia seeds will soak up all the liquid and if there isn’t enough of it them your oats will not turn out very creamy. So a little more liquid won’t harm.

Now my friend obviously makes a Vegan version of the recipe where she does not use any dairy or honey. You can choose your ingredients according to your food preferences too.

Here’s how you can make an Overnight Oats breakfast for yourself and feel like you’re doing great at this thing called Adulting! 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 cup Soy Milk or any milk
  • 1 sliced banana

Optional ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 5-6 Raisins
  • a handful of assorted nuts (almonds, walnut, cashew, anything)
  • Cut/Sliced fruits- as much as you want
  • Honey/Agave nector/ Maple syrup for drizzling on top
  • fresh grated coconut
  • 1 tbsp of peanut butter
  • Berries

The possibilities are limitless!

Method

Take a sealable container to prepare the oats. Add the oats, chia seeds, pinch of salt, raisins (if using) and bananas and give it a good mix.

Pour milk of your choice. I prefer using soy milk but I don’t always have it so regular milk is also fine.

Add in the tablespoon of yogurt if you are using it. Mix the contents, shut the container and store in the fridge overnight.

Making overnight Oats
Banana, Chia, Oats, Raisins and Grated Coconut mixed with Soy Milk ready to be stored overnight!

Next morning or 4-5 hours from when you soaked them, take out the container from the fridge and give it a good stir. You will find that the bananas look almost caramelised and dark. That’s a good sign because they are going to have a “melt in the mouth” consistency!

If you want you can pour the oats in a big bowl or else put the rest of the ingredients on top.

Next put any fruits, berries, nuts, syrups and nut butter or whatever you like on top and start your day with something healthy and yummy!
You can thank us later!

Enjoy Overnight Oats with some English breakfast tea to start your day right!

overnight oats with strawberry, apples and almonds
Overnight Oats with Strawberries, Apples, Pear, Almonds, Coconut and Honey

Overnight Oats Breakfast
2018-10-12 10:30:49
Serves 2
A delicious creamy treat first thing in the morning sounds like a great idea. But the bonus is that these Overnight Oats are healthy too!
Prep Time
5 min
Total Time
3 hr 5 min
Prep Time
5 min
Total Time
3 hr 5 min
Ingredients
  1. 1/2 cup oats
  2. 2 tbsp chia seeds
  3. A pinch of salt
  4. 1 cup Soy Milk or any milk
  5. 1 sliced banana
Optional ingredients
  1. 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  2. 5-6 Raisins
  3. a handful of assorted nuts (almonds, walnut, cashew, anything)
  4. Cut/Sliced fruits- as much as you want
  5. Honey/Agave nector/ Maple syrup for drizzling on top
  6. fresh grated coconut
  7. 1 tbsp of peanut butter
  8. Berries
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Instructions
  1. Take a sealable container to prepare the oats. Add the oats, chia seeds, pinch of salt, raisins (if using) and bananas and give it a good mix.
  2. Pour milk of your choice. I prefer using soy milk but I don't always have it so regular milk is also fine.
  3. Add in the tablespoon of yogurt if you are using it. Mix the contents, shut the container and store in the fridge overnight.
  4. Next morning or 4-5 hours from when you soaked them, take out the container from the fridge and give it a good stir. You will find that the bananas look almost caramelised and dark. That's a good sign because they are going to have a "melt in the mouth" consistency!
  5. If you want you can pour the oats in a big bowl or else put the rest of the ingredients on top.
  6. Next put any fruits, berries, nuts, syrups and nut butter or whatever you like on top and start your day with something healthy and yummy!
  7. Enjoy Overnight Oats with some English breakfast tea to start your day right!
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By Sakshi Kapoor
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