Cold oatmeal for breakfast? It may not sound appetizing, but don’t judge it before you try it!
Cold oats or grains are nothing new or unusual. Muesli is a traditional Swiss dish that consists of uncooked oats, fruits, nuts and milk. Instead of cooking the oats, it is soaked in the milk until it has softened.
I prefer this chilled oatmeal because it is ready when I wake up in the morning. There is no need to heat it up, however you can warm it up in the microwave if you’d like. We’ve all heard that oatmeal is good for you. It’s full of fiber, lowers your cholesterol, and keep your full all morning.
This no-cook overnight oatmeal is super customizable and gluten-free! You can experiment with all sorts of different milks: soy milk, vanilla almond milk, hemp milk, oat milk, coconut milk, the choices are endless! I suggest you use rolled oats (as known as old-fashioned rolled oats) because they easily soak in liquids and soften quickly. Other oats like steel-cut oats require heating before eating because they are less processed than rolled oats.
Before you go to sleep, simply combine rolled oats and milk of choice in an airtight container. The following morning, sweetened oats with honey, agave, even maple syrup! Top it with your favorite toppings.
During the winter months, dried fruits and nuts are great. And during the more bountiful spring and summer months, you can add all sorts of fresh berries and tropical fruits.
No Cook Overnight Oatmeal, serves 2
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats (old fashioned oats)
1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice: soy, whole, 2%, etc)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
agave syrup (or honey, maple syrup)
blueberries
sweetened shredded coconuts
sliced almonds
Instructions
1. In a large bowl or container, combine oats, milk, and cinnamon. Cover with lid and place in the fridge overnight.
2. The following morning, or at least two hours later, scoop out soaked oats into desired portions. Sweeten according to taste using agave syrup (honey, maple syrup, or sugar/brown sugar). Garnish with desired toppings and serve.
- 1 cup rolled oats (old fashioned oats)
- 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice: soy, whole, 2%, etc)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- agave syrup (or honey, maple syrup)
- blueberries
- sweetened shredded coconuts
- sliced almonds
- In a large bowl or container, combine oats, milk, and cinnamon. Cover with lid and place in the fridge overnight.
- The following morning, or at least two hours later, scoop out soaked oats into desired portions. Sweeten according to taste using agave syrup (honey, maple syrup, or sugar/brown sugar). Garnish with desired toppings and serve.
- *These pre-made oatmeals can last up to 3 days in the fridge.
