Overnight Oats

[lazythursday]

It's definitely not flapjacky but doesn't have much resemblance to porridge either. Hard to describe the texture. It's almost mousse-like I guess.

 

[geminisnake]

What is it about porridge that you don't like? That would be useful

smell and gloopy texture, think that's it

 

[moose]

smell and gloopy texture, think that's it

Makes me heave too! It's kind of gelatinous, and I hate that.

 

[sojourner]

smell and gloopy texture, think that's it

It doesn't smell the same I don't think, because it's cold. And I don't believe it's the same consistency. It's creamy (even creamier when made with yoghurt/Skyr) and the oats retain more of their integrity rather than melt a bit like when they've been cooked.

 

[sojourner]

Makes me heave too! It's kind of gelatinous, and I hate that.

OO are definitely not gelatinous.

 

[sojourner]

It's definitely not flapjacky but doesn't have much resemblance to porridge either. Hard to describe the texture. It's almost mousse-like I guess.

Yeh, I'd disagree with that, cos the oats retain more of their integrity, unless you smoosh it all up in a blender obv.

 

[lazythursday]

Yeh, I'd disagree with that, cos the oats retain more of their integrity, unless you smoosh it all up in a blender obv.

Yeah maybe mousse isn't a good description. And how the final texture turns out does depend a lot on your liquid ratio and add ins. But it's really not porridgey apart from oaty taste - I make it quite thick so it's almost like a gritty cheesecake,.

 

[Saunders]

I have read bits of this thread and I have seen posts that say OO can be a bit like porridge and posts that say no they're not, so is there a way to make them not like porridge at all? Porridge makes me heave but I like flapjacks and oatcakes, would only using yoghurt make it more flapjacky?

Hmm, if you have a gag reflex with porridge then they may not suit you. I had a bowl of ‘healthy oaty breakfast’ sitting on the side since this morning and am only just now eating it. It’s not a lovely texture but does taste nice

 

[RubyToogood]

By the way, anyone using chia seeds should be aware that people on certain drugs like anticoagulants should avoid them.

 

[SpookyFrank]

Well I tried 'overnight oats' and it tasted like cold PVA glue and gave me constipation.

Middle class food bullshit has fooled me for the last time.

 

[Hellsbells]

I've hated overnight oats for years until I discovered how delicious it is if you add a teaspoon of coco powder. Am totally addicted now. I also add blueberries, cherries, banana, yoghurt & milk and some chopped nuts. Fills me up more than porridge. Tastes and looks like some indulgent chocolatey desert when really it's super healthy....So good

 

[Plumdaff]

I've hated overnight oats for years until I discovered how delicious it is if you add a teaspoon of coco powder. Am totally addicted now. I also add blueberries, cherries, banana, yoghurt & milk and some chopped nuts. Fills me up more than porridge. Tastes and looks like some indulgent chocolatey desert when really it's super healthy....So good

I do this too

(I do sometimes use a spoonful of my kid's Nutella which is absolutely delicious if less healthy. Peanut butter works well too)

 

[oryx]

I've hated overnight oats for years until I discovered how delicious it is if you add a teaspoon of coco powder. Am totally addicted now. I also add blueberries, cherries, banana, yoghurt & milk and some chopped nuts. Fills me up more than porridge. Tastes and looks like some indulgent chocolatey desert when really it's super healthy....So good

Same here, found it a bit reminiscent of wallpaper paste until I included cocoa.

 

[Saunders]

Something I discovered by accident is that over- two-nights oats have a much less gluey texture and become actually pleasant to eat

 

[Hellsbells]

How long do overnight oats keep for in the fridge? Thinking of making a batch. Also, what do people use to store/transport/eat them in? (if taking to work) I currently use a plastic rectangular food storage box but it's a bit annoying

 

[Miss-Shelf]

How long do overnight oats keep for in the fridge? Thinking of making a batch. Also, what do people use to store/transport/eat them in? (if taking to work) I currently use a plastic rectangular food storage box but it's a bit annoying

In the past I've done them in glass screw topo jars for work

 

[moonsi til]

I have made enough for the week so 5 days & they have been fine.

 

[izz]

My third or fourth effort: Oats that come with seeds in already, soaked with banana and milk, then a pear, greek yogurt and trail mix added this morning. Its ok but not the deliciousness you fine people are awesome at.

 

[strung out]

My third or fourth effort: Oats that come with seeds in already, soaked with banana and milk, then a pear, greek yogurt and trail mix added this morning. Its ok but not the deliciousness you fine people are awesome at.

Sounds ok, but I'd add a splash of maple syrup to it too

 

[izz]

Sounds ok, but I'd add a splash of maple syrup to it too

I can see where you're coming from but the overnight banana sweetened things up nicely

E2a I was hoping for something creamier

 

[BoatieBird]

Have you tried adding the yogurt for the overnight bit izz, and leaving out (or greatly reducing) the milk?

 

[izz]

Have you tried adding the yogurt for the overnight bit izz, and leaving out (or greatly reducing) the milk?

Certainly something to think about got the next effort BoatieBird