There are few people out there that have never tried oatmeal before. However, there are many people that have never tried overnight oats. If you’re one of them, you might be wondering why you should give these a chance to grace your breakfast table.
What are they? These raw oats soak overnight in a liquid of your choice like milk or even yogurt. They soften in your fridge overnight and make for an amazing grab and go breakfast the next day.
Here’s why you should eat them!
- They’re good for you
Dare we say, even better for you than oatmeal! You’ll find fiber, protein, potassium, magnesium, and even omega-3 fatty acids. Read the labels though to make sure you’re avoiding added sugar that the instant varieties provide.
- They’re easier to digest
The slower process of soaking all night helps break the starches down. This means the oats are easier for you to digest. It’s even good for those that are gluten-sensitive.
- They’re versatile
There are so many ways to make overnight oats that your head will spin with the possibilities. You should start with organic oats, preferably quick-cook rolled oats. Then you choose your liquid from almond milk to hemp milk to coconut milk. Even regular cow’s milk is fine too. After that, choose a sweetener. Raw organic honey is good, as long as you’re not vegan. Stevia is a natural way to add sweetness. Then comes the fun part! You can add in all sorts of things like chia seeds, nuts, fresh fruit (or even dried fruit) protein powder, coconut oil, or cacao nibs. Once you try it, you’re never going back to any other breakfast.
- They save you time
Do you hate making breakfast in the morning? Take 5 minutes in your evening to fill up a mason jar with your ingredients and shove it in the fridge. Bam! Breakfast is done. Prefer your add-ins stay crunchy? Bag them to take along so you can add them when you’re ready to dig in.
- They save money too
A little goes a long way and you’ll find that you can stretch your grocery budget even further thanks to switching to overnight oats. Who doesn’t like saving money?
- They’re nutritious and delicious
Overnight oats are very satiating so you’ll stay fuller longer. This is great for anyone looking to lose weight or to keep from snacking on unhealthy items. Plus, with all the great things you can add in like cacao nibs, you can make overnight oats taste naughty when they’re nothing but nice!
Make your overnight oats tonight and wake up to a healthy breakfast that’s ready when you are tomorrow!