FoodHow to save mornings with overnight oats: A quick guide

How to save mornings with overnight oats: A quick guide

Overnight oats - an idea for a quick breakfast prepared... in the evening
Overnight oats - an idea for a quick breakfast prepared... in the evening
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7 June 2024 17:53

The fast-paced lifestyle means we don't always have time to prepare healthy and nutritious breakfasts. Does that mean we have to give them up? No, not at all! Overnight oats, prepared the night before, can provide the nourishment of the first day.

When I first heard the term "overnight oats" and learned what it was about, I immediately understood I had discovered something suitable for me. After all, there were many times I neglected my breakfast, quickly grabbing a banana before heading to work or filling up with a nutritionally worthless cheese sandwich. Every time, I knew I was harming my body, but did that awareness suddenly give me more time to prepare a proper breakfast? I'm sure you know the answer to that question.

My search for a solution to this problem began with making a list of quick but nutritious breakfasts. This was when I also came across the — still puzzling — term overnight oats. I was thrilled. Preparing breakfast in the evening, when I have significantly more time than in the morning, seemed like a fantastic idea. I tested a few recipes and finally found my favourite. Today, I want to share it with you!

Overnight oats with skyr and raspberries

Ingredients:

  • 40 grams of rolled oats
  • sugar or sweetener to taste
  • 60 grams of skyr yogurt
  • 70 milliliters of milk
  • tablespoon of peanut butter
  • pinch of cocoa
  • handful of cashews or other nuts
  • handful of fresh raspberries
Overnight oatmeal can include any fruits. In season, it's worth using those from the forest!
Overnight oatmeal can include any fruits. In season, it's worth using those from the forest!© Pexels | Life of Pix

Preparation:

  1. Place fresh raspberries in a jar. Out of season, you can use frozen ones.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, a bit of sugar, cocoa, skyr, milk, and peanut butter. Mix everything and pour it into the jar with the fruits.
  3. Put the container in the refrigerator. In the morning, add the cashews—I prefer not to soften them overnight. Done. See, aren’t overnight oats the most straightforward breakfast in the world?
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