Overnight oats
Not a morning person? Or do you often notice last-minute that you have nothing left for breakfast or lunch? Then overnight oats might just save your day. The basis is rolled oats. The rest, you can improvise with whatever you have at home: your favourite plant-based milk, (frozen) fruit, peanut butter or other nut butters, seeds, nuts, leftover jam or apple sauce: everything is possible. Just mix together all the ingredients, let steep in the fridge overnight, and enjoy it the next morning! Are you a morning person anyway and would you like to make this in the morning for lunch later that day? That's also possible: after two hours of steeping, the oat flakes will be soft and ready to eat.
The version on the photo was inspired by carrot cake. You can make this one with finely grated carrot, some apple sauce for the fruity and sweet taste, chia seeds and gingerbread spices or cinnamon. After a night in the fridge, finish with soy yogurt and add some walnuts and granola for the crunch. And there you go: the taste of carrot cake in the shape of a quick and healthy breakfast.
Ingredients
Directions
Mix together the rolled oats and the plant-based milk in a small bowl or a glass jar. You don't have to measure your ingredients: just make sure that everything is covered and that there's still liquid left. The oats will still absorb some of it. Would you also like to add chia seeds or ground flax seeds? Then it's a good idea to add a little more plant-based milk, because these will also absorb liquid.
Add your toppings ans seasonings now so that the flavours can steep well. Some toppings are better added right before serving, like sliced banana that could otherwise turn brown or nuts and granola to keep it crunchy.
Let steep in the fridge overnight.
Did you forget to make your overnight couscous the night before? No problem: after two hours of steeping, the oat flakes are already soft and ready to eat. If you use frozen fruit, you shouldn't even put it in the fridge anymore. This allows for the fruit to defrost, while it keeps the overnight oats nice and fresh.
Enjoy! Overnight oats are usually eaten cold, but you can also heat them up in the microwave if you prefer them warm.
Ingredients
Directions
Mix together the rolled oats and the plant-based milk in a small bowl or a glass jar. You don't have to measure your ingredients: just make sure that everything is covered and that there's still liquid left. The oats will still absorb some of it. Would you also like to add chia seeds or ground flax seeds? Then it's a good idea to add a little more plant-based milk, because these will also absorb liquid.
Add your toppings ans seasonings now so that the flavours can steep well. Some toppings are better added right before serving, like sliced banana that could otherwise turn brown or nuts and granola to keep it crunchy.
Let steep in the fridge overnight.
Did you forget to make your overnight couscous the night before? No problem: after two hours of steeping, the oat flakes are already soft and ready to eat. If you use frozen fruit, you shouldn't even put it in the fridge anymore. This allows for the fruit to defrost, while it keeps the overnight oats nice and fresh.
Enjoy! Overnight oats are usually eaten cold, but you can also heat them up in the microwave if you prefer them warm.