YOGURT AND OATS WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM PORRIDGE OVERNIGHT OATS
Today I present this recipe for a Breakfast with Oats, Milk, and Greek Yogurt, a kind of Porridge that is quick to prepare, rich in energy and flavor.
A nice cup of this dessert of Anglo-Saxon origin and we will be ready to face the challenges of the day, whether at the office, school, or home for domestic work.
The 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 want to cook. It is prepared in advance, usually the night before, left in the fridge overnight, and ready to enjoy with your favorite topping in the morning.
An extremely easy recipe: oats are mixed with milk or water, Greek yogurt, flavored with vanilla, and sweetened with honey. Once mixed, it doesn’t need to be cooked, just placed in the fridge to rest for at least 4 hours, better if overnight.
Once ready, you only need to decide whether to layer it with your favorite yogurt, spreadable creams, and garnish with the Topping you prefer because there are endless possibilities, all delicious.
Today’s breakfast with YOGURT AND OATS with Chocolate Cream features a first layer of soaked Oats, a second with Vanilla Greek Yogurt, and I’ve finished with a topping of Chocolate Custard which I had left over from making a cake and sprinkled with toasted hazelnut crumbs.
If you don’t have leftover custard and don’t feel like making it at home, you can easily buy ready-made from stores, even though it might not be as good, or for a Fit version, protein chocolate desserts or puddings are perfect.
You’ll see how this simple breakfast will satisfy you, without weighing you down too much, for a long time, and you’ll reach lunch without that pesky feeling of hunger.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 4 Hours
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: English
- Energy 201.78 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 30.76 (g) of which sugars 14.64 (g)
- Proteins 14.47 (g)
- Fat 3.49 (g) of which saturated 0.68 (g)of which unsaturated 1.10 (g)
- Fibers 3.79 (g)
- Sodium 160.38 (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 cow's milk or plant-based beverage)
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 4 oz 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 4 oz 0% fat Greek yogurt (vanilla flavored)
- 2 1/2 oz custard (chocolate or protein dessert)
- hazelnut crumbs (for decoration)
Tools
- Bowl
- 2 Small cups
How to Prepare Breakfast with Yogurt and Oats
In a bowl, mix the oats, honey, yogurt, and almond milk (or cow’s milk or another plant-based beverage) until combined. Transfer the mixture into a single-serving cup and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
After resting and before consuming, finish the preparation. Create a second layer with Vanilla Greek Yogurt, smooth with the back of a spoon. As the last layer, use Chocolate Custard (you can find the recipe HERE) or a chocolate protein pudding/cream. Smooth with the back of a spoon and sprinkle toasted hazelnut crumbs on the surface.
NOTES
WATER To have an even creamier porridge, you can replace the water with an equal amount of cow’s milk or plant-based beverage (soy, almond, oat, rice).
HONEY You can substitute honey with maple syrup or sweetener, for a light version.
VANILLA It’s amazing 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 overnight. This allows the flavors to blend and the oats to soften to the perfect consistency.
CHOCOLATE CUSTARD: If you don’t have time or the desire to make it, you can buy it ready-made from the supermarket or replace it with a chocolate dessert (even protein creams) that you find in the refrigerated section.
STORAGE
The PORRIDGE OVERNIGHT OATS with CHOCOLATE CUSTARD can be prepared the night before for the next day, and 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 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; if they’re too liquid, reduce the amount of milk/water slightly next time.
How can I balance the sweetness when adding fruit and toppings to Oats?
Overnight Oats might be too sweet with some combinations (like with hazelnut or pistachio cream). Keep this in mind when deciding how to layer it and possibly taste one spoon before adding extra sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
Can I heat my Overnight Oats or should it be eaten cold?
Overnight Oats is traditionally consumed cold or at room temperature, but if you prefer it warm, you can heat it for a few seconds in the microwave.
