Overnight oats have been around for many years, despite their recent surge in popularity. During the 1960s-1970s, a Swiss physician named Bircher-Benner developed a recipe for overnight oats which came to be known as “Bircher muesli,” which is a mixture of overnight oats, grated apple, and nuts, among other ingredients. The recipe became popular in Europe and is still a common breakfast dish today in the form of a muesli mix.
The idea behind overnight oats is to soak rolled oats in milk or yoghurt overnight, which softens the oats and makes them easier to digest. Over the years overnight oats have become a trend which has been further popularised by social media and food bloggers, who have created many variations of the basic recipe using different ingredients such as fruit, nuts, and spreads.
Today, the delicious breakfast is enjoyed all over the world with countless recipes available for different variants. The simplicity of overnight oats allows you to experiment and have fun with different flavour combinations, making it a perfect meal for any day of the week.
STEPS ON OVERNIGHT OATS
Overnight oats are an incredibly versatile and easy-to-make breakfast that can be customised to your heart’s desire. With a variety of delicious toppings and mix-ins, you can create a breakfast that is perfectly suited to your taste preferences and dietary needs.
Lets get buzzin’:
- Rolled Oats
- Chia Seeds
- Raspberry Confiture / Jam (or preferred choice of spread)
- Plain Yoghurt
- Honey
- Whole Milk (or any other preferred choice of milk)
Start by mixing rolled oats and chia seeds together in a cereal bowl until well combined.
Add your preferred spread – such as raspberry confiture/jam, along with plain yoghurt and honey.
Pour in whole milk and whisk everything together until fully incorporated while ensuring the chia seeds are well mixed in.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
When ready to eat, top with your preferred fruit or nuts.
Enjoy!
Overnight Oats
- PREP TIME: 5 min.
- TOTAL TIME: 5 min.
- YIELD: 1 servings
DIFFICULTY:
INGREDIENTS
- 30 grams (⅓ cup) of Rolled Oats
- 12 grams (1 ½ Tbsp) of Chia Seeds
- 120 ml (½ cup) of Plain Yoghurt
- 20 ml (4 ½ Tsp) of Honey (adjust to taste)
- 200 ml (¾ cup + 1 Tbsp) of Whole Milk
- 15 grams (1 Tbsp) of Raspberry Confiture / Jam (or preferred choice of spread)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix rolled oats and chia seeds in a cereal bowl until well combined.
- Add your preferred spread (e.g. raspberry confiture / jam), along with plain yoghurt and honey.
- Pour in whole milk and whisk everything together until fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- When ready to eat, top with your preferred fruit or nuts.
- Enjoy!
NUTRITION FACTS
Total Fat: 16.15 mg
Sodium: 138.66 mg
Dietary Fiber: 7.21 mg
Protein: 16.95 g
Vitamin C: 0.94 mg
Cholesterol: 40.39 mg
Carbohydrates: 73.42 g
Sugars: 48.56 g
Vitamin A: 103.58 mcg
Iron: 2.38 mg
Daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.