Best Overnight Oats Recipes

It is very important to have healthy and good quantity of Breakfast in the morning. Most of the time we find it difficult to make good breakfast. As a working person or for the students living away from home it is very hard task to decide a healthy breakfast ideas. The most important food of the day is off course a morning breakfast. I like recipes which are so easy to make yet so delicious. It is important to eat food which is good for your body and includes several vitamins, proteins and other necessary minerals. In this Era of Fast-Food one must focus on diet which is good for healthy and fit body. Having a healthy lifestyle will make your life better for sure. We all have hectic morning routine but it really don’t mean to skip the breakfast!

So here are some benefits of Oats –

• The Protein content is comparatively high than other source with 5 gram per half cup.
• Oats are helpful to control blood sugar and risk of Cancer.
• Oats are rich in soluble fibre like beta-gluten, vitamin B12, Magnesium and is zero cholesterol food.
• Oats are very useful to Reduce weight.

Natural Oats via pinterest

Overall Natural oats can help you prevent cancer, Improve your digestive system, Enhance immune system!

Oatmeal is a overnight recipe. All we have to do is mix the ingredients in the jar and refrigerate it overnight and have it in morning without any efforts! Isn’t it easy and simple?Though it is important to use good quality of oats for health benefits. I usually prefer Quaker oats which are less processed and also Old fashioned which are super healthy. You can buy them from any local store or order online!

Here are some Quick and Easy Oatmeal Recipes-

1. BLUEBERRY OVERNIGHT OATS-

BLUEBERRY OATMEAL via Pinterest

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup Rolled Oats
• 1/2 cup Blueberries
• 1 tbsp Chia seeds
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 2 spoons of Greek yogurt/ Plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp Honey

HOW TO MAKE –

• Take a cup of rolled oats in a bowl. You can use old fashioned oats too, both works really good
• Add sliced Blueberries
  • Blueberry is high source of antioxidants
  • They are good source of vitamins and minerals
  • They help to plump the skin as they contain Vitamin A which increase elastin.
• Add a tbsp of Chia seeds
  • They are rich in nutrients, iron, calcium,fibre with very few Calories
  • They are high source of Protein.
  • They contains rich amount of Omega-3 fatty acid.
• Add Almond milk (optional) and Greek Yogurt
  • Greek yogurt is power house to many healthy nutrients and proteins
  • It is good for your skin texture and helps to moisturize naturally!
• Add Honey according to your need(sweeter the better always!) I prefer organic and raw honey from Indigenous
• Mix all the ingredients really well and pour it to the glass jar (because it looks super cute) and keep it in refrigerator overnight and its ready to eat !

2. APPLE-PIE OVERNIGHT OATS –

APPLE PIE OATMEAL via Pinterest

INGREDIENTS –

• 1 cup rolled oats / Old fashioned oats
• 1 sliced apple (usually in cubes)
• 1 tbsp cinnamon powder
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• Honey

HOW TO MAKE –

• Take a sliced apple cubes in a bowl
  • Apples are source of carbs, fibre, vitamin C, K and Potassium
  • They are good for heart health as it keeps blood sugar maintained
  • They lower the risk of cancer, diabetics
• Add 1 tbsp of cinnamon powder and mix them well
  • Cinnamon contains powerful medicinal properties
  • They have anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial properties
  • Reduces risk of diabetics
• Add a cup of rolled oats to the mixture
• Add Yogurt (Greek/ Plain)
• Finally, Add Honey for sweet taste to the Oatmeal
• Keep the mixture in refrigerator for overnight and have it in the morning

3. CHOCOLATE OATMEAL –

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL via Pinterest

INGREDIENTS –

• 1 cup Old fashioned Oats
• 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
• 1 tbsp Nutella/ chocolate syrup
• 1 cup Milk
• 1/2 Yogurt
• Some sliced fruits (strawberry, blueberry, apple)

HOW TO MAKE –

• Take some old fashioned oats in a jar
• Add a spoonful Cocoa Powder. Mix the dry ingredients really well
• Add spoon of Nutella or any Chocolate syrup
• To this add the milk to make a thick mixture. You can use any type of milk.
• Combine all the ingredients well and keep the jar in refrigerator.
• In morning top the Oatmeal with a spoon of yogurt (Greek would be better) and some sliced fruits. ta-da! Your chocolate Oatmeal is ready! It taste so yummy.

4. BANANA-PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL –

BANANA OATMEAL via Pinterest

INGREDIENTS –

• 1 cup of Old fashioned Oats
• 1 sliced banana
• 1 spoon Peanut butter
• 1 cup Milk
• Some frozen berries(optional)
• Honey
• Flax seed powder

HOW TO MAKE –

• Take cup of oats in a jar
• Add a spoonful of peanut butter and mix both very well
  • It promotes stronger bones
  • It contain unsaturated fats which is healthy for heart
  • It contains Vitamin E
• Add sliced banana to the mixture
• Pour milk in the jar
• Add 1 flax seed powder
  • They are high source of Omega-3 fatty acid
  • They are loaded with minerals, high proteins, fibres
  • Helps to protect skin from direct sunlight and UV rays
  • They contains anti-oxidants and they prevents Wrinkles!
• Top the mixture with some frozen berries and start your morning with this super healthy and yummy Oatmeal!

So, this were some healthy and delicious Oatmeal recipes to try. All are easy to prepare with only few ingredients. So next time whenever you are having hectic morning, give this a try for sure ! Hope you liked and found this useful.