I'm not exaggerating when I say that this easy overnight oats recipe is by far the best breakfast you could possibly make if you constantly find yourself time poor and rushed in the mornings.
Maybe you've gotten into the habit of just scoffing down a piece of toast in the morning, eating a bowl of cereal at record speeds, or even skipping breakfast completely and relying on a coffee to keep you going until lunch. Whatever your current routine may look this; if you're time poor, then this is the breakfast for you.
But why should you really care?
Well, I'm sure you've heard it many times before: "breakfast is the most important meal of the day." Despite what you may think about this statement, I wholeheartedly agree with it, as does the plethora of scientific studies backing it.
Breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period and helps your body to replenish its supply of glucose to keep you alert and energetic throughout the day; whilst also providing a balance of vital nutrients that are required for good health. Countless studies have demonstrated that eating a well-balanced breakfast helps to boost your concentration, energy and performance, whilst also reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
So now that we've got that out of the way, I hope you see the merit of a well-balanced breakfast in the morning; and if you struggle to find the time to make something, then this easy overnight oats recipe is going to be game changing. It's literally a 'grab-n-go' kind of breakfast that you spend 5 minutes making the night before and then it's ready to eat the next morning.
Healthy & Vegan
If you read above, you would've seen me stressing the importance of a well balanced, healthy breakfast. And that is exactly what you're getting out of this bowl of oats. Packed with natural protein, carbs and healthy, unsaturated fats, a single bowl of these overnight oats will keep you energised and performing at your optimal level until lunch time.
It's also extremely easy to make these oats vegan. Simply use something like almond or oat milk as well as either rice malt syrup or maple syrup as a sweetener.
Taste & Consistency
I've found that this overnight oats recipe tends to be a bit more 'creamy' and slightly 'thicker' than your normal bowl of porridge that you may whip up on a Sunday morning. The consistency is certainly an odd sensation in your moth and may take some getting use to, but I personally love it.
The taste is different every time; in that you can add whatever toppings you please every time you make it. However, if you're eating my healthy overnight oats recipe by itself (with no toppings), then I've made it taste relatively sweet and slightly different than your normal bowl of oats. The vanilla essence paired with a one of the sweeteners listed (rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup) give these oats a relatively sweet taste. Not too sweet. Not too bland. But jussssst right. Then, the coconut gives it a bit of a kick that takes these overnight oats to another stratosphere of taste.
Easy Overnight Oats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup oats
- 1/2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 3/4 cup milk of choice (I use almond milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tsp desiccated coconut
- 1 tsp rice malt syrup/ honey/ maple syrup
Method
- Mix all ingredients in a container and leave in the fridge overnight
- By morning it will be nice and creamy. Top with your favourite ingredients (fruit, yoghurt, nuts, seeds etc.)
- Enjoy!
Hot Tips & Conclusion
With the ability to add different toppings every time you make these easy overnight oats, you'll never get bored. I'd highly recommend playing around with the toppings and seeing what combination you like best.
If you find yourself hungry soon after you eat this and feeling like you're in desperate need of a morning snack, then I'd highly recommend adding some protein powder to the oats. This will help keep you feeling more satiated for longer periods.
If you enjoyed this recipe and are looking for some more quick breakfast recipe ideas, then I'd highly recommend checking out my lean green breakfast smoothie recipe. It's super easy to make, tastes amazing, and you can drink it on the go if you're in a rush!