Go-To Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are something of a miracle. Over the years I’ve made several different kinds, but about a year and a half ago I came upon this mix and it is one I keep coming back to! I tend to make this recipe when I would like to top my oats with fresh fruits in the spring and summer. The big batch muesli I’ve shared here still gets made when I’m feeling a nice spoonful of almond butter on top instead.
The flavors of each compliment these toppings really well, in case you’re looking to mix it up a little! Alternating between the two during the week has become a recent habit I really enjoy. But of course, use any topping you would like, these are just my suggestions :).
My favorite flavor in this recipe is the dried white mulberries. When soaked, they naturally sweeten the oats with a really pure kind of sweetness. It almost reminds me of the flavor of milk soaked in cereal as a kid. I hope that did'n’t put you off! It was one of my favorite things, I was such a cereal head. So my overnight oats obsession makes sense, its like a healthy, hippie kind of cereal.
I hope you enjoy this mix if you give it a try! Depending on my hunger level I have two different size proportions below. Currently I’m riding the larger portion train, with lots of fresh fruits. When I’m craving coconut yogurt as a topping one week, I’ll dial my oats portion back to the smaller size that way I still feel comfortably full. So test it out and do what feels best for you!
x Jessie
GO-TO OVERNIGHT OATS
Makes 1 serving.
smaller
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon hemp seeds
a good pinch of cinnamon
1 to 2 tablespoons dried white mulberries
1/3 cup plant milk (such as oat, almond, or soy)
1/3 cup filtered water
larger
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon hemp seeds
a good pinch of cinnamon
2 tablespoons dried white mulberries
1/2 cup plant milk (such as oat, almond, or soy)
1/2 cup filtered water
toppings
fresh fruit, such as apricots and blueberries
coconut yogurt pairs really well, too
Combine the dry ingredients in a jar and give it a good stir.
Add the water and plant milk.
Stir really well, making sure to get any dry bits hanging out at the bottom of the jar.
Refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, give the oats another stir. Add any additional liquid that you would like, if needed.
Top with fresh fruits, coconut yogurt, or toppings of your choice and enjoy!
Will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, if the freshness of your plant milk allows.
Notes:
In the 2nd and 3rd photos of this post, you’ll see I only use ground flaxseed ( 1 to 2 tsp) instead of the hemp and chia combo. I play around with it a bit from time to time. To make this if you do not have dried white mulberries, you can substitute a chopped date or two. If using another dried fruit, you may need to add additional sweetener, such as honey or maple. For a delicious ‘strawberry shortcake’ rendition, stir in 2 to 3 walnut halves, chopped, and a few sliced strawberries in the morning. Yum! Enjoy.