Hoe maak je de lekkerste overnight oats (2024)

FAQs

How many hours is enough for overnight oats? ›

Cooking Instructions

Add Quaker® Oats to your container of choice, pour in milk, and add sliced strawberries, blueberries or apples. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy in the morning. Let steep for at least 8 hours in a refrigerator 40°F or colder. Best to eat within 24 hours.

The key to overnight oats is the correct milk-to-oats ratio: for each cup of rolled oats, you'll want to use ¾ cup of milk. Cow's milk or any plant-based milk alternative works, so use whatever you like best (just avoid using water in place of milk since the oats won't absorb the liquid as thoroughly).

Add Twice as Much Milk as Oats

Whether you prefer whole milk, rice milk or coconut milk, you can use it. Just make sure to add twice as much milk as oats. Note: You can also use whey, buttermilk or thinned yogurt for a tangier flavor.

Overnight Oats Basic Ratio = 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats + 3/4 cup milk. This is what I usually make for one serving. I'll add other things to this, but I'll share more about that below. If you want to double or triple this to make multiple servings you easily can.

Overnight oats are perfectly safe to be eaten every day. You may even eat them every morning if you like. However, some say that they feel oats give them digestive issues; overnight oats are not unsafe for those without medical conditions that affect digestion.

If you don't add enough liquid, your oats will be dry and clumpy in the morning, making them less enjoyable to eat.

Skip the steel-cut oats and quick cooking oats and stick with old-fashioned rolled oats. For me, about 1/2 cup of oats makes the right amount of overnight oats (a little over a cup) for my breakfast. If you want to make more, or less, go for it. Put these oats into a jar.

Greek yogurt: Not only does Greek yogurt make overnight oats more filling, but it also gives the oats a super-creamy texture. To make the oats vegan, swap in an equal amount of your favorite dairy-free yogurt. Chia seeds: While chia seeds are an optional ingredient, they add a boost of fiber, protein, and omega-3's.

In addition to tasting toppings, you can keep your overnight oats from tasting like a bland mess by adding a little extra flavoring. Try mixing vanilla extract into your oat mixture, or spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom. (Check out the recipes below for some more fun spice add-ins.)

Do overnight oats spike blood sugar? ›

Oats have a low glycemic index, meaning they cause a slower and more gradual rise in blood sugar levels compared to refined carbohydrates. This slow release of glucose into the bloodstream helps prevent spikes in blood sugar, promoting stable glycemic control.

Directions. Stir oats, yogurt, and almond milk together in a jar with a lid. Twist lid onto jar and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Stir oatmeal and add banana when ready to eat.

Mix equal parts old-fashioned oats (rolled oats, that is, not quick-cooking-they'll get too mushy) and water along with a pinch of salt in a jar, cover and refrigerate overnight and up to 3 days. For one serving, we recommend using: 1/2 cup oats. 1/2 cup water (or milk or nondairy milk)

Base Recipe (The Perfect Ratio)

The base “recipe” for overnight oats is so simple! I recommend a 1:1 ratio of rolled oats to milk, plus half as much yogurt. So for 1/2 cup of oats, I use 1/2 cup of milk + 1/4 cup of yogurt (or an additional 1/4 cup of milk).

Whatever you do, steer clear of the worst offenders: dried fruit with added sugars, like Craisins or dried pineapple. "These are almost always made with added sugar, if not also an artificial sweetener, says Pennsylvania-based RD Gina Consalvo. "Always choose a fresh fruit instead." Need hard proof?

Can I mix and drink them immediately? Or do I have to wait overnight? The longer the oats soak, the softer they get. We recommend soaking for four to five hours, but some customers do enjoy eating it immediately for a more textured oatmeal.

If you're in a rush you can shorten the soak time to 2-4 hours. The next morning (or when ready to eat), remove lid and give oats a big stir. If they seem too thick you can add a little more milk to loosen the mixture.

Remember to always soak the oats for at least 12 hours, but 24 hours is better. Adding toppings of your choice and there you have your overnight oats! Looking for more overnight oats recipe inspiration: Cherry Bakewell Overnight Oats.

Since oatmeal is a complex carb, it's digested slower than foods containing simple carbs. However, oatmeal also contains dietary fiber, which helps with digestion and absorption. When these two factors are combined, the digestion time of oatmeal is relatively fast and takes about two to three hours.