Say goodbye to açaí bowls, and hello to overnight oats, the newest breakfast trend to hit our Instagram feeds.
Overnight oats are exactly how they sound – a pre-made pot of nutritional goodness to help kickstart the morning, not to mention they are super cheap to make.
Overnight oats are soaked in either milk, water or yoghurt and then refrigerated through the night which gives them a softened texture the following day.
And as it turns out, soaking oats overnight could actually be better for your gut health too.
How?
Well, when rolled oats are soaked in liquid they become more digestible .
This is because the starch breaks down, reducing phytic acid levels, a natural substance that has the potential to impair the absorption of beneficial minerals in our gut.
Overnight oats are a health-beneficial, time-friendly way to get creative with different flavour combinations and treat yourself to a delicious breakfast in the morning.
Here are our favourite, insta-worthy overnight oat recipes that have inspired us to hop on the trend.
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COOL MATCHA overnight oats💚🥣 either ya hate matcha or ya love it. i like to have it for a change every once in a while, and it tastes super refreshing in overnight oats, despite how it might look 🤪i used @vitalproteins collagen, which is said to support healthy skin, bone, hair, nails and joints ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ r e c i p e: • 1/3 cup rolled oats • 1 big scoop of @vitalproteins matcha collagen (or substitute with just 1/2 tsp matcha tea powder) • 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional) • 1/2 large (mashed) banana • a scoop of vanilla coconut yogurt (@maison_riviera) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ first, i like to pour hot water over the oats (just enough to cover them), as this makes them softer and easier to digest. then i throw in the rest of the ingredients, mix everything well, cover and refrigerate overnight. in the morning, i add toppings and it’s ready to eat! especially good after a workout or on a hot morning☀️😅 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wakeupgoals #vitalproteins #stayvital
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Ingredients:
Mixture:
1/3 cup rolled oats
½ tsp matcha powder
1 tbsp chia seeds
½ large banana (mashed)
½ cup of vanilla coconut yoghurt
Toppings: (as desired)
Banana (sliced)
Blueberries
Raspberries
Granola
Method:
Pour hot water over oats until just covered. Add matcha, banana, yoghurt and chia seeds. Mix until well-combined. Leave overnight in the fridge. Add desired toppings the next morning. Snap a picture and enjoy. Nectarine and Strawberry Overnight Oats by Anne-Cath @the.oatmeal.diary
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Nectarine & Strawberry Overnight Oats🍓✨ • It’s been a long time since I posted something! I always want my creations to look “perfect” and that’s why it’s often really time consuming for me. I decided I was going to continue creating recipes but this time for the fun of if, without putting any pressure on myself. That being said, here’s a little something I put together this morning:) • R E C I P E (refrigerate overnight) – 1/2 cup oats – 1/2 nectarine, chopped – 1/4 cup strawberries, chopped – 1 tbsp chia seeds – 1 tbsp flax seeds (ground) – 1/3 cup almond milk + 1/4 cup coconut vanilla yogurt – 1 tsp maple syrup • Toppings : nectarine slices, strawberries, coconut yogurt, peanut butter, pumpkin seeds, dark choc chips and quinoa puffs • #plantbaseddiet #overnightoats #overnightporridge #overnightoatsrecipe #oatmealrecipe #oatmealporn #plantbasedbreakfast #veganbreakfast #healthyrecipes #nectarines #strawberryoatmeal #strawberryrecipe #summerbreakfast
A post shared by Anne-Cath | Plant-based eats (@the.oatmeal.diary) on Aug 12, 2020 at 6:03am PDT
Ingredients:
Mixture:
½ rolled oats
½ nectarine (chopped)
¼ cup strawberries (chopped)
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp flax seeds (ground)
1/3 cup almond milk
¼ cup coconut vanilla yoghurt
1 tsp maple syrup
Toppings: (as desired)
Nectarine (sliced)
Strawberries
Coconut yoghurt
Peanut butter
Pumpkin seeds
Dark chocolate chips
Quinoa puffs
Method:
Mix all ingredients together. Refrigerate overnight. Add toppings as desired. Snap a picture and enjoy. Ingredients:
Mixture:
½ cup rolled oats
1 tbsp chia seeds
½ cup oat milk
½ cup berry yoghurt
Toppings: (as desired)
Banana (sliced)
Frozen blackberries
Muesli
Pumpkin seeds
Method:
Cover rolled oats with milk. Add in chia seeds and yoghurt. Mix all ingredients together. Refrigerate overnight. Add toppings as desired. Snap a picture and enjoy. Tags: best overnight oats recipes , easy breakfast recipes , easy overnight oats recipes , healthy breakfast recipes , how to make overnight oats , overnight oats recipes , quick overnight oats recipes
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