How many times have you had to skip breakfast because of lack of time? I, for one, do it all the time. As a foodie, I can always make time to eat, but what about making the food? – there’s the problem. But I found a great solution in overnight oats, and I am sure this will help all of you who are facing the same conundrum every morning. This no-cook meal that can be made in advance is just what you need during those frenetic times. Overnight oats are simply oats soaked in milk or yogurt all night, along with fruit or spices or other ingredients of your choice. And when it’s breakfast time the next morning, all you have to do is decorate or leave it as is.
Here are some quick overnight oats recipes that will save you a lot of time, plus will provide you with a delicious and nutritious meal.
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Here are 5 quick overnight oats recipes:
1. Overnight Banana Oats:
Mix oats with mashed banana and place in a bowl. Add cocoa powder, choco chips, nuts of your choice, and milk. Refrigerate it overnight and find a delicious, creamy meal the next morning. For the full recipe, click here.
2. Apple Oats
Grate apples and mix with milk. Add cinnamon powder, some dates and honey for sweetness, and of course, your oats. Refrigerate overnight. Find the full recipe here.
3. Parfait . Oatmeal Porridge and Yogurt
Soak oats in milk overnight. The next morning, all you have to do is top it with pomegranate, greek yogurt, honey, and nuts. In fact, you can use any other fruit or fruit of your choice. Click here to see the full recipe.
4. Fresh fruit muesli
Place chopped apples and pears, or any fruit of your choice, in a bowl. Pour apple and lemon juice over them. Mix oats, honey, yogurt, almonds, and raisins. Refrigerate overnight and serve with jaggery sprinkled in the morning. Click here to see the full recipe.
5. Strawberry overnight oats
Soak oats in curd, mix with strawberries and dates. The next morning, top with some flaxseeds for nutrition and some crunch. Find the full recipe here.
Next time, don’t blame time for missing your breakfast. Keep these overnight oat recipes handy for all those rushed mornings.
