The no-cook porridge with yogurt, also known as overnight oatmeal, is a bowl made of cereals, water, or plant-based milk, to which yogurt and fruit are added. It is traditionally a staple food in African cuisine and is now popular worldwide.
It can be hot, cold, sweet, or savory. Today, given the summer season, I propose the cold version, no-cook, perfect for a healthy and nutritious breakfast or everyday snack. To prepare the overnight porridge, I used rolled oats and coconut milk, which you can replace with other cereals and another plant-based drink of your choice, or water.
To these two ingredients, I then added natural yogurt and decorated with chia seeds and fresh fruit. It’s very simple to prepare and, moreover, delicious! Let me tell you, as someone who has always hated these kinds of mush, I had to change my mind after preparing it with my favorite ingredients.
Do you know why it’s called overnight? It’s called that because you mix milk, cereals, and yogurt and let them rest overnight. The next morning, your breakfast will be ready! Moreover, they provide a boost of energy and are an excellent source of protein. Curious to find out how to make it? Then let’s head to the kitchen and prepare it together because the no-cook porridge with yogurt will be ready in a flash!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very affordable
- Rest time: 5 Hours
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: No-cook
- Cuisine: English
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 317.15 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 51.76 (g) of which sugars 23.87 (g)
- Proteins 8.91 (g)
- Fat 10.35 (g) of which saturated 6.01 (g)of which unsaturated 4.18 (g)
- Fibers 7.82 (g)
- Sodium 278.13 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 209 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 oz rolled oats
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup natural plain yogurt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsps chia seeds
- milk chocolate (to taste)
- raspberries (to taste)
Tools
- Bowl
- 2 Bowls
- Spoon
Steps
Put the rolled oats, coconut milk, which you can replace with water, cow’s milk, or another drink of your choice, and sugar in a bowl. Also add the yogurt and mix with a spoon until all the ingredients are well blended.
Divide the mixture into 2 bowls or glasses, cover with cling film, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours. After resting, melt the milk chocolate in the microwave at 600 W for 20/25 seconds. Let it cool, and in the meantime, wash the raspberries and dry them.
Take the bowls out of the refrigerator, add the chia seeds, melted milk chocolate, and raspberries. The overnight porridge is ready! Enjoy it at room temperature for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Storage and tips for no-cook porridge with yogurt
The overnight porridge can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, in a container with a lid.
FAQ Questions and Answers for no-cook porridge with yogurt
What can I substitute milk chocolate with?
You can use dark chocolate or peanut butter.
