ALMOND OVERNIGHT OATS PORRIDGE
Today I present to you this recipe for a Breakfast of Oats, Milk, and Greek Yogurt, a kind of Porridge that is prepared very quickly, rich in energy and taste the ALMOND OVERNIGHT OATS PORRIDGE.
A nice cup of this dessert of Anglo-Saxon origin and we will be ready to face the day’s challenges whether in the office, at school, at home for housework, or for those who can afford it, to be tourists in villages and cities.
For those who don’t know, Overnight Porridge is a variant of the classic Anglo-Saxon recipe that doesn’t require cooking, perfect for those with little time or who don’t feel like cooking. It is prepared in advance, usually the night before, left in the fridge overnight, and upon waking, it is ready to be enjoyed with the topping of your choice.
An incredibly 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, just placed in the fridge to rest for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Once ready, you just need to choose whether to layer it or not with your favorite yogurt, spreadable creams, and garnish it with the Topping you prefer because there are endless possibilities all delicious.
In today’s recipe, I created a first layer with Porridge (I used almond milk but cow’s milk is also fine), I added a second layer made of 0% fat Vanilla Greek yogurt mixed with chopped almonds and finished to make it more delicious with some slivered almonds and almond cream.
You’ll see how this no-cook Porridge cup will satisfy you, without weighing you down too much, for a long time, and you’ll reach lunch without that annoying feeling of hunger.
And if during the day you feel peckish or even in the evening after dinner you want to treat yourself to a dessert, this spoon dessert will be perfect.
What are you waiting for, let’s start preparing it together!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Rest time: 4 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: English
- Energy 291.98 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 30.81 (g) of which sugars 11.61 (g)
- Proteins 17.38 (g)
- Fat 12.88 (g) of which saturated 0.68 (g)of which unsaturated 7.62 (g)
- Fibers 6.02 (g)
- Sodium 162.48 (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 3/4 oz oat flakes
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or plant-based milk or cow's milk)
- 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 4 1/4 oz 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 3 1/2 oz 0% fat Greek yogurt (vanilla flavored)
- 1 oz almonds
- slivered almonds (for decoration)
- almond cream (for decoration)
Tools
- Bowls
- Cup
Steps
In a bowl, mix together oats, honey, yogurt, and almond milk (or cow’s milk or other plant-based beverage) until combined. Transfer the mixture into a single-serving cup and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
After resting and before consuming, finish the preparation. Chop 1 oz of almonds into small pieces and place them in a bowl with the vanilla yogurt, mix to combine. Pour everything over the Porridge layer and level with the back of a spoon.
You can already consume your no-cook Porridge like this by just adding a few more slivered almonds, but if you want to make it even better, add a little almond spreadable cream or a few drops of honey. Enjoy your breakfast!
NOTES
WATER You can also make the porridge by simply adding water instead of almond milk, but if you want to make it creamier, use cow’s milk or another plant-based beverage (soy, oat, rice).
HONEY You can replace the 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 blend and the oats to soften to achieve the perfect texture.
ALMONDS: If you don’t particularly like its taste or maybe you’re allergic, you can replace them with other nuts like walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, or peanuts.
ALMOND SPREADABLE CREAM: I realize it’s not easy to find, only in particularly well-stocked pastry shops or delicatessens. In any case, a white chocolate topping prepared in the microwave in a few seconds (30 g white chocolate + 10 g yogurt + 2 ml coconut or seed oil) will do just fine.
STORAGE
ALMOND OVERNIGHT OATS Porridge can be prepared the night before for the next day, in fact, it will be even better. Once ready, it keeps in the fridge in a closed container for up to 2 days.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How can I achieve the right consistency of Oat Flakes?
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 dense, add a bit more liquid, and if it’s too runny, slightly reduce the amount of milk/water next time.
How can I balance the sweetness when adding fruit and topping to Oat Flakes?
Overnight Oats Porridge can become too sweet with some combinations (for example, with hazelnut or pistachio cream). Keep this in mind when deciding how to layer it, and 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?
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.
