LEMON OVERNIGHT OATS PORRIDGE
Today I present this recipe for a Breakfast of Oats, Milk, and Greek Yogurt, a kind of Porridge that prepares in no time, full of energy and flavor, the LEMON OVERNIGHT OATS PORRIDGE.
A nice cup of this Anglo-Saxon dessert and we will be ready to face the challenges of the day, 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 does not require cooking, perfect for those who have little time or don’t feel like cooking. It is prepared in advance, usually the night before, left in the refrigerator overnight, and upon waking up it is ready to be enjoyed with your favorite topping.
An easy recipe: oats are mixed together with milk or water, Greek yogurt, flavored as desired with vanilla and sweetened with honey. Once the mixture is combined, there is no need to cook it, it will simply go in the fridge to rest for at least 4 hours, better if all night.
Once ready, you will only have to choose whether to layer it or not with yogurt of your favorite taste, spreadable creams, and garnish it with your preferred Topping because there are endless possibilities all delicious.
In today’s recipe I created a first layer with the Porridge, a second made from 0% Greek yogurt flavored with lemon juice and zest, and I simply finished by adding a little more lemon zest because often the simplest things are the best.
You will see how this no-cook Porridge cup will satisfy you, without weighing you down too much, for a long time and you will arrive at lunchtime without that annoying sense of hunger.
And if during the day you get peckish or even in the evening after dinner you want to indulge in a dessert 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: Very cheap
- Rest time: 4 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: English
- Energy 170.33 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 33.04 (g) of which sugars 16.66 (g)
- Proteins 11.05 (g)
- Fat 0.73 (g) of which saturated 0.11 (g)of which unsaturated 0.56 (g)
- Fibers 3.78 (g)
- Sodium 129.32 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 5 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
- 100 ml water (or plant-based milk or cow's milk)
- 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 4.2 oz 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 2.5 oz 0% fat Greek yogurt (or lemon yogurt)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp powdered sugar
- lemon zest (a pinch)
- lemon zest
- lemon (slice)
Tools
- Bowl
- 2 Cups
Steps
In a bowl, mix together oats, honey, yogurt, and almond milk (or cow’s milk or another plant-based drink) 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. Grate the zest of one lemon and squeeze its juice. In a bowl, combine yogurt, powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and a bit of zest until smooth. Pour everything over the oats layer and level with the back of a spoon.
You can enjoy your no-cook Porridge just like that, adding a bit more lemon zest as a decoration, but if you want to make it super delicious, melt 30 g of white chocolate in the microwave along with 5 ml of coconut oil and distribute it evenly over the yogurt and lemon layer. Refrigerate to harden for a few minutes. Decorate with grated lemon zest to taste.
NOTES
WATER To have an even creamier porridge, you can replace the water with an equal amount of cow’s milk or plant-based drink (soy, almond, oats, rice).
HONEY You can substitute honey with maple syrup or sweetener, for a light version.
LEMON: If you don’t particularly like its taste, you can replace it with any other citrus fruit like: orange, grapefruit, mandarin.
VANILLA It’s incredible how a pinch of this essence can improve 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 refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, preferably all night. This allows the flavors to meld and the oats to soften to the perfect consistency.
STORAGE
The LEMON OVERNIGHT OATS can be prepared the night before for the day after, and it will taste even better. Once ready, it can be stored in the fridge in a closed container for up to 2 days.
FAQs
How can I get the right consistency for the Oats?
To achieve the perfect consistency for oats, it’s all about the oats-to-liquid ratio. Generally, a 1:2 ratio works well. If the oats are too thick, add a bit more liquid, conversely, if it’s too watery, slightly reduce the amount of milk/water next time.
How can I balance sweetness when adding fruit and topping to the Oats?
Overnight Oats may be too sweet when paired with certain toppings (for example, hazelnut or pistachio cream). Keep this in mind when deciding how to layer it, and consider tasting a spoonful before adding extra sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
Can I heat my Overnight Oats or should it be eaten cold?
Overnight Oats are traditionally consumed cold or at room temperature, but if you prefer it warm, you can heat it for a few seconds in the microwave.
