OVERNIGHT OATS WITH RASPBERRIES AND CHOCOLATE
We’ve learned by now, breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it gives us the right boost and the necessary strength to face various tasks.
Today I present to you this recipe for an Oat Flakes, Milk, and Greek Yogurt Breakfast, a kind of Porridge that is quick to prepare, rich in energy and flavor.
A nice cup of this Anglo-Saxon dessert and we will be ready to tackle the day’s challenges whether at the office, at school, at home for household chores or, for those who can, to be tourists in villages and cities.
For those who don’t know, the 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 want to cook. It’s prepared in advance, usually the night before, and left in the refrigerator overnight, ready to be enjoyed with your preferred topping in the morning.
An incredibly easy recipe: oat flakes are mixed with milk or water, Greek yogurt, flavored to taste with vanilla, and sweetened with honey. Once mixed, there’s no need to cook it, just place it in the fridge to rest for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
You can also watch the video within the recipe to follow each step, though I assure you it’s really easy and I’m sure you won’t need it.
Once ready, you only need to choose whether or not to layer it with your favorite flavor of yogurt, spreads, and garnish with the Topping you prefer as there are endless, delicious possibilities.
In today’s recipe, I created a first layer with the Porridge, a second with 0% Greek yogurt and fresh raspberries, and finished with a milk chocolate topping.
You’ll see how this simple breakfast will fill you up, without being too heavy, for a long time and you’ll reach lunch without that annoying feeling of hunger.
And if during the day you get a craving or in the evening after dinner you want to treat yourself to a dessert, this cup of Raspberry and Chocolate Overnight Oats will be perfect.
What are you waiting for? Let’s start preparing it together!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 4 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 1
- Cooking methods: No-cook
- Cuisine: English
- Energy 597.25 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 79.29 (g) of which sugars 42.77 (g)
- Proteins 23.86 (g)
- Fat 23.74 (g) of which saturated 14.61 (g)of which unsaturated 6.66 (g)
- Fibers 10.76 (g)
- Sodium 400.35 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 300 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 oat flakes
- 3.4 oz almond milk (or other plant-based milk or water)
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup or sweetener)
- 4.4 oz Greek yogurt
- 1.1 oz raspberries
- 2.5 oz 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 1.1 oz milk chocolate
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil (or sunflower seed oil)
Tools
- Bowl
- Cups
Steps
In a bowl, mix oat flakes, 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, finalize the preparation. Mash the raspberries with a fork and add them to the yogurt, mixing until well combined. Pour it over the oatmeal layer and level with the back of a spoon.
Melt the chocolate together with coconut oil in the microwave and distribute it evenly over the yogurt and raspberry layer. Place in the fridge to solidify for a few minutes. Decorate with fresh raspberries and a mint leaf as desired.
NOTES
WATER For an even creamier porridge, you can replace water with an equal amount of cow’s milk or plant-based beverage (soy, almond, oat, rice).
HONEY You can replace honey with maple syrup or sweetener for a light version.
RASPBERRIES: If you don’t particularly like its taste, you can replace it with any other type of berry: blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, or other fruits.
VANILLA It’s incredible 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 refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the oats to soften to the perfect consistency.
STORAGE
The Raspberry and Chocolate OVERNIGHT OATS can be prepared the night before for the next day; indeed, it will be even better. Once ready, it can be stored in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 2 days.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How can I achieve the right consistency of Oat Flakes?
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, and if they are too runny, slightly reduce the amount of milk/water next time.
How can I balance the sweetness when adding fruit and topping to the Oat Flakes?
Overnight Oats might be too sweet with some combinations (for example, with hazelnut or pistachio cream). Consider this when deciding how to layer it and possibly taste a spoonful before adding extra sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
Can I heat my Overnight Oats or should they be eaten cold?
Overnight Oats are traditionally eaten cold or at room temperature, but if you prefer them warm, you can heat them for a few seconds in the microwave.
