Overnight oats are creamy snacks that look like pavé, but made with oats and milk. The name comes from English and reflects the way of preparing the base of these mousses, which is to leave the oats resting in the milk during the night, in a glass jar, so that it becomes creamy and consistent the next day.
In addition to oats, it is possible to increase the recipe with other ingredients, such as fruits, yogurt, granola, coconut and nuts. Each ingredient brings additional benefits to the benefits of oats, which is excellent for maintaining good bowel function, losing weight and controlling diseases such as diabetes and high cholesterol. Discover all the benefits of oats.
Here are 5 overnight recipes that will help stave off hunger and improve bowel function:
1. Banana and Strawberry Overnight
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of oats
- 6 tablespoons skim milk
- 1 banana
- 3 strawberries
- 1 light Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia
- 1 clean glass jar with lid
Preparation mode:
Mix the oats and milk and pour into the bottom of the glass jar.Cover with half the chopped banana and 1 strawberry. In the next layer, add half the yogurt mixed with the chia. Then add the other half of the banana and the rest of the yogurt. Finally, add the other two chopped strawberries. Let it sit in the fridge overnight.
2. Peanut Butter Overnight
Ingredients:
- 120 ml almond or chestnut milk
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon of demerara or brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons of oats
- 1 banana
Preparation mode:
At the bottom of the glass jar, mix the milk, chia, peanut butter, sugar and oats. Leave in the refrigerator all night and add the chopped or mashed banana the next day, mixing with the rest of the ingredients. Let it sit in the fridge overnight.
3. Coco and Granola Overnight
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of oats
- 6 tablespoons skim milk
- 1 light Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons of diced mango
- 2 tablespoons of granola
- 1 tablespoon of grated coconut
Preparation mode:
Mix the oats and milk and pour into the bottom of the glass jar. Cover with 1 spoon of mango and shredded coconut. Then, put half of the yogurt and cover with the rest of the mango. Add the other half of the yogurt and cover with the granola. Let it sit in the fridge overnight. Learn how to choose the best granola to lose weight.
4. Kiwi and Chestnut Overnight
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of oats
- 6 tablespoons of coconut milk
- 1 light Greek yogurt
- 2 chopped kiwis
- 2 tablespoons chopped chestnuts
Preparation mode:
Mix the oats and milk and pour into the bottom of the glass jar. Cover with 1 chopped kiwi and add half of the yogurt. Then put 1 tablespoon of chopped chestnuts and add the rest of the yogurt. In the last layer, place the other kiwi and the rest of the chestnuts. Let it sit in the fridge overnight.
5. Apple and Cinnamon Overnight
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of oats
- 2 tablespoons of milk or water
- 1/2 grated or diced apple
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 plain or light Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
Preparation mode:
Mix the oats and milk and pour into the bottom of the glass jar. Add half of the apple and sprinkle half of the cinnamon on top. Put half of the yogurt, and the rest of the apple and cinnamon. Finally, add the rest of the yogurt mixed with the chia and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight. See more tips on how to use chia to lose weight.
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