Overnight oats - basic recipe for a quick breakfast

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Alongside warm porridge, overnight oats are THE breakfast for us during the week. Overnight oats are actually no different to porridge, the only difference being that they swell overnight in the fridge and are mixed with yogurt and various fruits the next day. The big advantage of cold porridge is that it has to be prepared the night before so that the taste and consistency are just right. This means that this delicious breakfast fits into any schedule!

If we're honest, most people fail to eat a healthy and balanced breakfast because of the time! However, a healthy breakfast is extremely important to prevent hunger pangs throughout the day and to be able to avoid over-sweetened snacks until lunchtime. And that's exactly why I have the solution for you: overnight oats! With this recipe, you can start the day stress-free and still enjoy a healthy breakfast at home or on the go. 

The oatmeal is also easy to take anywhere, so you can have breakfast on the way to the office or on long trips on vacation without feeling guilty. When we travel with the family and drive 8 hours to Tuscany by car, for example, I make delicious overnight oats for everyone the evening before the trip, which are then packed up and eaten on the go. 

A healthy breakfast without too much effort. I'm sure you'll love this version of overnight oats. 

If you make the overnight oats, feel free to rate the recipe below and tag @oatoclock_blog on Instagram so we can see your beautiful creations!

Overnight oats - basic recipe for a quick breakfast

Overnight oats are a real classic and incredibly practical. If you're in a hurry in the morning, this breakfast can be on the table within 5 minutes. Thanks to the oats, you'll still start the day feeling fit and full.
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Preparation time: 1 minute
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Resting time (overnight): 4 hours
Dish: Breakfast, Sweet
Cuisine: American, European
Keyword: breakfast, healthy, basic recipe, oatmeal, Oats, Overnight, Overnight Oats
Servings: 1 Portion
Author: oatoclock

Cooking utensils

  • 1 bowl

Ingredients

  • 5 TABLESPOONS oat flakes
  • 8 EL water
  • 150 gr Natural yogurt or yogurt of your choice
  • 1 drops vanilla oil or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
  • Fresh fruit of your choice

Instructions

  • The evening before eating, put the oats in a bowl and mix with the water. Leave to soak overnight in the fridge.
  • The next morning, fold the yogurt into the oatmeal.
  • Prepare the fresh fruit of your choice and add to the oatmeal-yogurt mixture.
  • Decorate the finished overnight oats with toppings as desired.

Notes

The overnight oats can be decorated with cocoa nibs, grated coconut or nuts.
The flavor can be varied according to your mood. Refine your daily power pack with:
  • Cocoa powder
  • Blueberry powder
  • Cinnamon oil (alternatively 1 teaspoon of cinnamon) -> toothpick method
  • For a protein-rich breakfast with protein powder, e.g. vanilla or chocolate
  • Orange oil 1 drop (alternatively grated orange peel)
  • Coconut: coconut milk instead of water
 
Cooking with essential oils: By seasoning or refining your food and drinks with essential oils, you not only benefit from an incredible explosion of flavor, but can also take advantage of the health benefits that the oils bring with them. However, as essential oils are 50-70% stronger than the actual plant, it is advantageous to work with the toothpick method and only use small amounts of oil at a time to slowly approach the desired flavor. True to the motto: seasoning is always possible, you can of course add more oil at any time to intensify the flavor.
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