Overnight Oatmeal

SPG · 16 Aug 2018 at 10:07

That will be the Raspberries then

no matter which brand i have tried they are always sharp, I just do more blueberries.

SoliD · 16 Aug 2018 at 11:21

Bit of Almond Essence for a bakewell flavoured version is perfect if you're that way inclined!

Irish_Tom · 16 Aug 2018 at 14:05

Since my post in 2015 we've changed our approach to overnight oats.

We now use a Breville Blend Active blender with the following each:

30g of oats
50g of frozen berries (blueberries for me, mix berries for the wife)
300ml of water
200ml of milk (just me)
1 banana

Whiz it all up and stick the bottles in the fridge overnight, then drink in the morning.

My wife found that she didn't have time to eat the oats when she got to work, but by having it in a drinkable format she was able to drink it in the car on the way in.

Still tastes good but I guess it's not your traditional 'overnight oats' anymore.

SoliD · 16 Aug 2018 at 21:09

SPG said:
Oh and get yourself the easyio yogurt maker system as well proper full fat yogurt

Surely it is just cheaper and easier to go and buy the stuff?

SPG · 17 Aug 2018 at 08:50

Yep, easier to get and little cheaper, however most of the pots in supermarkets are low fat, all that fat has been replaced by even more sugar. If you want proper yogurt without all the sugar its a smaller pot and more expensive.

It just tastes better

DrToffnar · 17 Aug 2018 at 10:26

Whacked some of my brothers Protein heavy peanut butter in mine for this morning. Not a fan at all. Far too stodgy and gloopy even after adding additional milk.

arc@css · 19 Aug 2018 at 17:22

I've stopped my veg and fruit smoothies in the morning for now as I was beginning to consistently get an upset tummy afterwards. So, over the last couple of days, I've started having porridge again...with berries/almonds (or hazelnuts) and maybe a level teaspoon of xylitol or sultanas. I kind of wasn't intending to start bumping up the carbs but then again, I've never been a lover of heavily restricting any food group over the long term.

jpaul · 22 Aug 2018 at 10:56

Have never bought into the Nutri* trend for bltitzing carrots/spinach/? definitely not for breakfast, it's breaking all the cell walls too, so not slow release.

Seems blueberries can be in the 7-15g sucrose per 100g, so quite a range, (maple syrup ~60)
now inspecting the supermarket varieties to look for keecrisp variety, since have found some supermarkets bitter

We found that during the 1st harvest, Keecrisp was sweeter by 4° Brix than either Arcadia or Kestrel and was the cultivar most preferred by both children and adults. For the 2nd harvest, mothers liked each of the cultivars equally, but children preferred Arcadia, which was 2° Brix sweeter than the other 2 cultivars.

DrToffnar · 9 Oct 2018 at 14:35

Had to cut back on the Chia seeds. Partly because my body doesn't seem to process them but also because it makes the stuff taste glue. Was thinking about subbing the honey for a little vanilla essence instead...

Scam · 9 Oct 2018 at 14:45

Yeah we don't put chia seeds in anymore because of the weird texture. I don't actually mind it, but instead I sprinkle them on top in the morning.

Shadowness · 9 Oct 2018 at 16:20

They absorb a LOT of milk/water, so I use them with caution, as said, sprinkle them on in the morning might be a better idea.

thezappa · 9 Oct 2018 at 16:56

Shadowness said:
They absorb a LOT of milk/water, so I use them with caution, as said, sprinkle them on in the morning might be a better idea.

Chia seeds do?
I've just started doing this (proper jumbo oats left in a bowl of milk over night) I add honey in the morning.

Scam · 9 Oct 2018 at 22:36

Yep they do and go a funny jelly like texture. Not everyone's cup of tea.

https://organicvegansuperfoods.com/how-and-why-you-should-soak-chia-seeds-before-eating-them/

They absorb up to 12x their weight in water apparently.

Ladi · 10 Oct 2018 at 08:03

Vanilla is very nice in overnight oats, also try some cinnamon in it too, taste good too.

Shadowness · 10 Oct 2018 at 08:47

thezappa said:
Chia seeds do?
I've just started doing this (proper jumbo oats left in a bowl of milk over night) I add honey in the morning.

Yeh, they turn the fluid into this sort of gel like consistency.

I sometimes make a 'healthy' desert using this. Chia seeds + almond milk + cacao powder. That's it.

robj20 · 10 Oct 2018 at 11:04

Gave this a try last night, not a fan, so much nicer heated up.

Tried them with pecan nuts and prunes.

Musty Pie · 29 Oct 2018 at 14:33

Anyone who likes Carrot cake:

1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup carrot, finely grated
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon chia seeds
3 tablespoons raisins

Wet

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 and 1/4 cup almond milk, unsweetened

Above is my all time fave so far.

Maccy · 29 Oct 2018 at 15:33

Cups? :/

jpaul · 29 Oct 2018 at 18:05

Musty Pie said:
Anyone who likes Carrot cake:
...
Above is my all time fave so far.

need a picture,
although I can see recipe is online, uncooked spices are often gritty/harsh,
probably have to buy good quality carrots too, most of the standard supermarket ones raw are not so palletable/not sweet/fiberous, I find.

Musty Pie · 29 Oct 2018 at 19:47

jpaul said:
need a picture,
although I can see recipe is online, uncooked spices are often gritty/harsh,
probably have to buy good quality carrots too, most of the standard supermarket ones raw are not so palletable/not sweet/fiberous, I find.

Im not too much of a foodie to complain. I find the recipe indulgent enough for my pallet. and I think soaking the spices in the almond milk (my preference) overnight has never left with me anything too harsh or gritty.

Like anything "food" though - its personal preference.

Yes Maccy - Cups! a vague measurement at best I know. But this works with the premise of overnight oats for me.

I personally don't have much interest in precisely measuring each thing, which I know leads to slightly varying results, but I'm OK with that.