FALL OVERNIGHT OATS PORRIDGE
We now know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it gives us the right energy and strength to face the day’s tasks.
Today I present this recipe for an Oats, Milk, and Greek Yogurt Breakfast, a kind of Porridge that’s made quickly, rich in energy and flavor: OVERNIGHT OATS today with Grapes, Walnuts, and Honey.
A nice cup of this dessert of Anglo-Saxon origins and we’ll be ready to tackle the day’s challenges, whether in the office, at school, at home for housework, or, for those who can, sightseeing around villages and cities.
For those who don’t know, Overnight Porridge is a variant of the classic Anglo-Saxon recipe that requires no cooking, perfect for those with little time or who don’t feel like cooking. It’s prepared in advance, usually the night before, left in the fridge overnight, and in the morning it’s ready to be enjoyed with your favorite topping.
A very easy recipe: the oats are mixed with milk or water, Greek yogurt, flavored as desired with vanilla, and sweetened with honey. Once mixed, the mixture doesn’t need to be cooked; it just needs to be left in the fridge to rest for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
You can also watch the video in the recipe to follow each step, but I assure you it’s really easy and I’m sure you won’t need it.
Once ready, you’ll just need to decide whether to layer it with your favorite yogurt, spreadable creams, and top it with your favorite Topping because there are endless delicious possibilities.
In today’s recipe, I created a first layer with Porridge, a second with pieces of White and Black Grapes, then a layer of 0% Vanilla Greek Yogurt, and finally added more pieces of Grapes, Walnuts, Pumpkin seeds, and a few drops of Honey because often simple things are the best.
You’ll see how this uncooked Porridge cup will satisfy you without weighing you down too much, keeping you full until lunchtime without that annoying feeling of hunger.
And if during the day you feel a bit peckish or want to treat yourself to a dessert after dinner, this spoon dessert will be perfect.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s start preparing it together!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 4 Hours
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: English
- Energy 190.87 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 33.29 (g) of which sugars 16.62 (g)
- Proteins 12.76 (g)
- Fat 2.20 (g) of which saturated 0.12 (g)of which unsaturated 0.57 (g)
- Fibers 3.82 (g)
- Sodium 129.39 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 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
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup water (or plant-based milk or cow's milk)
- 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 4.2 oz 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 1 oz grapes (mixed white and black)
- 3.5 oz 0% fat Greek yogurt (vanilla flavored)
- grapes
- walnuts
- honey
Tools
- Bowl
- 2 Serving dishes
Steps
In a bowl, mix together oats, honey, yogurt, and almond milk (or cow’s milk or another plant-based milk) until combined. Transfer the mixture into a single-serving dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
After resting and before consuming, finish the preparation. Wash the grapes, slightly dry them with a towel, remove the berries, cut them in half, remove any seeds, and then cut them into smaller pieces. Distribute them randomly over the Porridge layer.
Put the vanilla yogurt in a bowl and mix to soften. Pour it over the grapes, then level it with the back of a spoon. Finish decorating with some more pieces of mixed Grapes, Walnuts, Pumpkin seeds, and a few drops of honey. Enjoy your breakfast!
NOTES
WATER For an even creamier porridge, you can replace the water with an equal amount of cow’s milk or plant-based milk (soy, almond, oats, rice).
HONEY You can replace honey with maple syrup or sweetener for a light version.
VANILLA It’s amazing how a pinch of this essence can enhance the taste of your Porridge, but if you don’t like this spice, you can omit it.
OVERNIGHT REST: Let the oats rest in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours, preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the oats to soften to the perfect consistency.
GRAPES: If you’re not particularly fond of its taste, you can replace it with any other type of fruit, such as apples, pears, strawberries, raspberries, lemon, peach.
NUTS: I used Walnuts and Pumpkin Seeds because I like their contrast with the sweet taste of Grapes, but feel free to use other nuts or omit them altogether and perhaps opt for some Granola or Muesli.
STORAGE
The OVERNIGHT OATS Porridge with Grapes, Walnuts, and Honey can be prepared the night before for the next day; in fact, it will be even better. Once ready, it can be stored in the fridge in a closed container for up to 2 days.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How can I achieve the right consistency for Rolled Oats?
Achieving the perfect consistency of oats is all about the oats/liquid ratio. Generally, a 1:2 ratio works well. If the oats are too thick, add a bit more liquid, and if they’re too runny, slightly reduce the amount of milk/water next time.
How can I balance the sweetness when adding fruit and toppings to the Rolled Oats?
The Rolled Oats Overnight Oats, in some combinations (e.g., with hazelnut or pistachio cream), may be too sweet. Keep this in mind when deciding how to layer it, and perhaps taste a spoonful before adding extra sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
Can I heat my Overnight Oats Porridge or should it be eaten cold?
The Overnight Oats Porridge is traditionally eaten cold or at room temperature, but if you prefer it warm, you can heat it for a few seconds in the microwave.
