Benefits of Overnight oats

• Overnight oats don’t just help you lose weight, but are a delight to the taste buds. 
• Oats are extremely nutritious and are a great low-carb high protein alternative.  
• Oats are fiber-rich and will keep you full for a longer time. 
• It is a boon for digestion and keeps the gut healthy. 

Overnight oats are a customizable meal and you can have it in several ways and with so many different additives. There are just a few ingredients you will need to curate a tempting meal.

Ingredients Required for Healthy Overnight Oats Recipes 

1. Oats – First and a common ingredient. There are plenty of oats available, but which one works best for overnight recipes? Rolled oats is the right answer! They are less processed and are rich in fibre. But can’t you use instant oats? Preferably not, they are processed to cook in less time, and storing them overnight will give you a mushy consistency. If you like your meal mushy, you can definitely go for it. But for a creamy and smooth texture, rolled oats is the right choice. Steel-cut oats are also available but they take a longer time to cook and will not give you the texture you are looking for.
2. Milk – You can use milk of your choice. Skimmed milk, soy milk, or almond milk works best for good oatmeal. Some people like to use water as well but that is your choice to make.
3. Flavor – To give oats a unique flavor, add a dash of seasoning. You can use vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, coffee powder as per your choice.
4. Superfoods – It is a great idea to use superfoods like chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp seeds. They increase the nutrition content of a simple recipe. Chia seeds are a great source of iron and calcium and are rich in fibre.
5. Sweetener – If you like your meal to be sweet, add any natural sweetener like honey, palm sugar, or coconut sugar. Avoid using brown or refined sugar. You can also add an artificial sweetener like stevia which has no calories and does not spike blood sugar.
6. Healthy fats – adding healthy fats is an amazing move to substantiate the recipe. Add nuts like almonds, peanuts, pecans, hazelnuts.

healthy oatmeal recipes for weight loss

Apple pie overnight oats

Are you a diehard apple pie fan? Well, this is just made for you then. It is no less than an apple pie but a much healthier version. Apple as fruit has numerous health benefits including reduced risk of high blood pressure, obesity, and better gut health. 

Cinnamon has medicinal use accredited to its anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and antimicrobial properties. 

The combination will give you a boost of energy in the morning and cherry on the cake, it is beneficial to the body.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup oats
• ½ cup almond or soy milk
• Sweetener of choice
• Sliced apple
• Cinnamon powder
• 4 crushed walnuts

 Method

• Take a glass jar
• Add oats, milk, honey or any sweetener of your choice 
• Give it a stir
• Add cinnamon powder and crushed walnuts
• Add apple slices on the top
• Cover the jar
• Refrigerate overnight

Peanut butter overnight oats

Do you love a peanut butter sandwich in the morning? Now you can have a jar instead. Peanut butter is a good fat that provides protein, vitamins and minerals, and is healthy for the heart. Although, it is high in calories but can assist in weight loss, given its high nutritional value. Moderation is the key here.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup oats
• ½ cup almond or soy milk
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• Sweetener of choice

 Method 

• Take a glass jar
• Add oats, milk, honey or any sweetener of your choice 
• Give it a stir
• Add peanut butter
• Mix if you want an even flavor
• Refrigerate overnight

Overnight oats is trending right now and it deserves all the hype. Not only does it save time and energy in the morning, but it is also equally good for health. What else can one ask for!

It is a perfect to-grab breakfast in the morning for someone who can’t afford to cook a whole meal in the morning. 

Try the recipes to see for yourself. It will become your favourite breakfast too.