{"id":47124,"date":"2024-01-15T06:56:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T11:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/?p=47124"},"modified":"2024-01-14T17:34:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T22:34:02","slug":"best-oats-overnight-oats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/best-oats-overnight-oats\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Type of Oats for Overnight Oats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Overnight oats make for a quick, nutritious, incredibly convenient meal. Just throw a few ingredients together before you head to bed and then your breakfast is ready and waiting when you wake up<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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However, while overnight oats are easy, you can still end up with a less-than-desirable dish if you don\u2019t follow a few basic rules: like using the right type of oats. While you can buy a range of oats \u2014 steel-cut, quick-cooking, instant, rolled \u2014 at the grocery store, there\u2019s only one type that will give you a great texture without turning to mush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Type of Oats for Overnight Oats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best type of oats for overnight oats, hands down? Old-fashioned rolled oats. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Quick-cooking and instant oats turn to mush if you leave them in a liquid like milk overnight. Steel-cut oats don\u2019t absorb liquid as quickly, meaning your oatmeal will be a little chewy and less creamy if you use steel-cut oats in overnight oatmeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old-fashioned rolled oats, in comparison, strike a nice balance. They soak up just enough liquid to develop a creamy texture, without completely turning to goop. You still have a little bit of chew, but not so much that the oats still feel a little raw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Rolled Oats?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So why are rolled oats so perfect for overnight oats? It all comes down to the processing. Oats are a grain. You can purchase whole oat grains (hulled), usually branded as \u201coat groats\u201d and prepared like rice or barley. However, the stuff you eat at breakfast has been somewhat processed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re eating steel-cut oats, this means that the hulled oat grains have been roughly chopped using a steel-bladed processor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolled oats, meanwhile, are processed further. The whole oat grain has been steamed and then literally processed through a roller that helps break the oat down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick-cooking oats are processed in much the same way, but chopped and broken down even further, for less cooking time needed. Instant oats, though, are not just steamed and processed, but also cooked again, and then dehydrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make the Best Overnight Oats Using Rolled Oats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After you\u2019ve chosen your rolled oats, make the best overnight oats possible by combining the rolled oats with just enough liquid. You don\u2019t want to come back to your oatmeal in the morning to find it soupy or dry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make overnight oats using a ratio of 1 part rolled oats to 2 parts soaking liquid (like milk or your favorite dairy alternative<\/a>). If you want to add in yogurt, for extra creaminess and protein, reduce the soaking liquid accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you picked the right oats and followed the correct ratios and still you\u2019re finding that your overnight oats aren\u2019t just the right texture, be sure that you\u2019re stirring the oats well both at night, before popping the mixture into the fridge, as well as in the morning, before eating. Otherwise, the settling of the liquid and the oats overnight could make for uneven textures.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Overnight Oats Base Recipe<\/h2>\n
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Start your day right with our easy, wholesome overnight oats base recipe! Ideal for busy mornings, this recipe uses rolled oats for the best texture, combined with protein and a touch of natural sweetness for a nourishing breakfast. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>5 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Chill Time<\/span>8 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>8 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span> 5 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Breakfast<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/div>
Diet: <\/span>Vegetarian<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>1<\/span><\/div>\n
Calories: <\/span>317<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n