Since overnight oats have made their way on the scene, they have been traditionally eaten cold. You simply take old-fashioned oats (rolled oats), milk, fixings (fruit, nuts, seeds, a sweetener), and mix it all together. Then store in the fridge overnight (hence overnight oats) to enjoy in the morning---cold.
But! Did you know you can actually warm these babies up? Overnight oats do not have to be eaten cold. I prefer my oats warm, so I warm them in the microwave before I get ready to eat them.
Microwave times can vary. You can heat it as much or as little as you like. I typically heat mine for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Yes, it is safe to eat uncooked oatmeal. Old-fashioned oats (rolled oats) have been steamed and rolled to make them "rolled" oats. Since they have been heated, this means that any bacteria has been destroyed, making them safe to eat raw. Check out this article on raw oatmeal for more information.
If you want to heat up overnight oats done in a mason jar, please remove the lid first!!You only need to microwave the jar. Nothing else. The lid should not be microwaved.
If you want to eat them cold, give it a good stir once you take it out of the fridge and enjoy!
WHEN EATING OVERNIGHT OATS DONE IN MULTIPLE BATCHES IN A BOWL
Making overnight oats in a big bowl with a lid is a pretty cool way to do them. This is if you don't want to make individual servings like when using the mason jar.
With this approach, you would just want to measure out your oats in the morning. The amount you would need depends on your appetite, and energy needs (carbohydrates, protein, fat). Most people would scoop out between ½ cup - 1 cup for a serving.
I usually start with 4 ounces of milk for ⅓ cup or ½ cup of oats. I'll add more in the morning if it's needed. This amount of milk is usually enough to get the oats soaked overnight.
FAQ
Are Overnight Oats Healthy?
Absolutely! Overnight oats provide whole grains, fiber, protein, and healthy fats (when adding nuts or seeds). It's the epitome of a balanced breakfast. They also tend to have nutritious carbohydrates like fruit!
One word of caution when making overnight oats is sugar.
A lot of recipes tend to tell you to add a tablespoon or more of sugar. That's a lot! That can be approximately 12 grams of sugar which is already meeting 50% of the amount of recommended sugar per day for women. Women should stay under 25 grams of added sugar per day and men should stay under 36 grams of added sugar per day. The American Heart Association has additional information on added sugars.
While overnight oats are usually enjoyed as a cold breakfast, thankfully, there is no reason you can't enjoy your overnight oats warm. Simply microwave them or warm them on a stovetop.
The good news is that you can indeed heat your overnight oats, without loosing any of the taste, plus the added benefit of aiding digestion. In this guide we'll walk you through the steps to transform your cold oats into a warm and satisfying breakfast.
You only need to microwave the jar. Nothing else. The lid should not be microwaved. If you want to eat them cold, give it a good stir once you take it out of the fridge and enjoy!
Overnight oats, on the other hand, only require you to mix the oats with water and let them hang out together in the fridge overnight. A minute or two in the microwave the next morning, and you're good to go.
It is a refrigerated item with a deliciously creamy texture and outstanding nutritional value. If you are going to heat it, you will first need to transfer MUSH into microwave safe bowl or a pot for the stove, and then you can heat the product in brief increments until it is heated to your liking.
Oatmeal's high fiber content and prebiotic qualities may benefit your body in more ways than one. Making oatmeal a regular part of your menu can potentially lower your disease risk, help your gut health thrive, make bowel movements easier and keep you feeling fuller for longer.
If not refrigerated and left at room temperature, bacteria can start to grow in cooked oatmeal, which is a concern for food safety. As such, any cooked oatmeal left outside of the fridge for 2 or more hours should be considered as expired, and consequently, put in the trash.
The best way to store overnight oats is in a glass jar. The glass jar you use should have a tight seal. This ensures that the overnight oats stay as fresh as possible as they soak and are stored. Besides the tight seal, a glass jar will allow you to easily warm the overnight oats in the morning.
The intensity of heat while cooking is the contributing factor, lower the heat better the nutrient availability. When you soak the oats overnight, it's almost like you're cooking them, but the process is much longer and slower, and it's done without heat. Hence, it is more nutrient rich than cooked version.
Ball Mason Jars are a classic choice for preparing overnight oats, and as an added bonus, they're generally inexpensive to buy. These 8-ounce versions come in a pack of two for just $10, but you can also buy sets of 12 jars if you want to stock up.
We recommend storing overnight oats in the refrigerator in airtight containers for up to five days. That means if you're meal-prepping on Sunday, you can make a work week's worth of overnight oats and not have to think about breakfast again until Saturday.
Overnight oats help with digestion due to the way they are "soaked" rather "uncooked." The soaking breaks down the starches that allow you to digest the oats easily. The non-cooked process also helps maintain the nutrients, instead of cooking them down by heating up a bowl of oatmeal.
The idea of enjoying them warm sounds appealing, right? While overnight oats are usually enjoyed as a cold breakfast, thankfully, there is no reason you can't enjoy your overnight oats warm. Simply microwave them or warm them on a stovetop.
A new type of overnight oats called MUSH got its start in the unlikeliest of places — Wall Street. The company's founders Ashley Thompson and Kat Thomas were both working for Goldman Sachs in 2015 when they decided to make the jump from finances to the food industry.
Overnight oats are basically oats which have been left to soak overnight in milk or water, rather than being cooked in the morning. This no-cook method allows the oats to absorb the liquid overnight and soften them so that they are ready to eat in the morning.
Additionally, overnight oats retain more of their natural nutrients since they are not exposed to high heat during the cooking process. Cooked oats, on the other hand, have a higher glycemic index compared to overnight oats. This means they may cause a more rapid increase in blood sugar levels.
A simple prep the night before and a quick 60-second microwave the next day results in a delicious baked oatmeal, with an unconventional twist! It's packed with wholesome carbohydrates, healthy fats and with the use of protein powder, gives a solid dose of protein.
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