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Easy Vegan Overnight Oats
Adapted from Ohh May’s Vegan Overnight Oats.
PM Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup regular oats
- 1 cup almond milk, and more if needed
- 1-2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and smashed
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions: Mix together the above ingredients in a bowl and place in fridge overnight.
This picture was actually taken after 1 hour in the fridge…I was like a kid on X-mas Eve and just had to peek at the presents before bed!
EDIT: Here is an updated recipe that you can print!
Mental rotation…
Little known fact about me- I am HORRIBLE at mental rotation- especially 3-D!
I am the type of person who turns a map… It is probably one of the things I do that irritates (and amuses) Eric the most. It is also probably the reason he bought me a GPS for my car… :mrgreen:
In the morning, remove bowl from fridge and add your magical toppings…
AM Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon nut butter
- Pure Maple Syrup
Directions: Serve nut butter in a spoon and drizzle Maple syrup over top. Serve overnight oats cold.
WOW, these were magical!
All mixed up!
I admit, the whole thought of eating oats COLD without cooking them totally turned me off…it just sounded GROSS…and wrong…but ohhh was this so RIGHT!
I think the banana is key in the oat mixture to add sweetness and the toppings really make it come alive into something exciting to eat!
I thought because I didn’t have any yogurt it would be a huge fail, but by increasing the chia seeds and almond milk, I was able to mimic the yogurt consistency.
The best part of it is that it took literally 2 minutes to whip together and throw in the fridge the night before. These would be a great option for summer when you don’t feel like a hot bowl of oats.
I did up the nutritional information because I know how much you guys love it!
This nutritional information includes: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, and 1 small banana.
9 grams of protein and 11 grams of fibre before you even add any toppings- nice! :)
Updates:
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Today’s question- Have you ever tried overnight oats? How do you make them? If you haven’t tried them, would you?
I was scared, but I took one for the team and gave it a whirl…and I am so glad I did. I can see myself experimenting with all different kinds of concoctions! :)
I’m off to get my Glo Bar delivery ready for the STORE!!
I’ve eaten overnight oats every morning for 10 1/2 years. I partially prepare 4 breakfasts at a time. I soak the large flake thick cut oats in almond milk. I often sprinkle about a tsp of All Bran onto the oats, too. When I’m doing the beforehand prep, I fill 4 stackable containers with frozen berries (blue, rasp, straw). I cut up a wee bit of frozen mango & a prune & add them to the berries. I also prepare 4 small containers with milled flax seed, walnut pieces, almond flakes & a couple of raisins. In the morning, I put some coconut yogurt on top of the soaked oats. I cut up part of a banana & a slice of 2 of canned peach & I add 2 or 3 grapes or blackberries. I mix together the made-ahead fruit with the daily fruit & add some juice sweetened with stevia. I pour the fruit mix on top of the oats, then sprinkle the seed/nut/raisin component on top. I put it in the microwave just long enough tp bring all the cold food to room temperature. When I’m feeling wild, I put a dollop of low-fat whipped cream on top. Today I bought chia seeds for the 1st time. I’m thinking I may use them instead of the flax sometimes (or maybe use a bit of both). (BTW, I also mix hemp protein powder into the almond milk because if I don’t get plenty of protein in the a.m., I feel terrible). It all sounds like more work that it actually is! Besides, I do 4 at a time.& I have it down to a science.
I just got your cookbook and I can’t wait to get started! Quick question – can you make a week’s worth go overnight oats to last the week or should you make only what you intend to eat the next day? How does it hold up past one day?
I was skeptical, but these are amazing! I’m not even using mix-ins, just eating the base straight from the little jar it overnighted in. Mine turned out a little soupy, but I think that’s because I only used the smaller amount of chia – I’ll use both Tbsp. next time. Thanks for the great recipe!
I was surprised how good these tasted. On the constant search for other cool breakfast treats during summer and this was delicious and satisfying.
Never in my life did I ever think that I would crave overnight (COLD) oatmeal. Especially, when it has been -15F in the morning, here in Maine. Delish!
At work, I can now think of 4 people who are making them as well. Because they thought my breakfast looked great. They love how easy it is to make. Not to mention inexpensive and healthy.
Hi, all is going well here and ofcourse every one is sharing information, that’s in fact excellent, keep up writing.
I came across your cookbook at a local London Drugs outlet last week. I figured I could use some more ‘glow’ in my life and picked it up to take a look. WOW. Awesome book!
I was particularly struck by the Vegan Overnight Oats and Musili recipes…..Oats don’t have to be cooked?!?!? This I had to try!
I bought the book and a fresh bag of oats as well as the other ingredients needed for this recipe and for the granola recipe and made a batch of each. I loved it! and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the granola chunks on top.
My questions for you are: how long will this keep in the fridge (My husband liked it too, but has his tried and true normal morning routine and won’t eat this is often as I do)?
Have you tried freezing this dish? Does it freeze well?
Hi Dianne,
THank you for your kind words on the cookbook! It should keep in the fridge for a few days. I’ve tried freezing it and I don’t find it thaws very well. Hope this helps!
What’s up, just wanted to mention, I liked this post.
It was practical. Keep on posting!
How long would this last in the fridge?
24-48 hours :)