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Quaker Rolled Oats mixed with eggnog and yogurt, and refrigerated overnight to make a festive holiday breakfast that takes only a couple minutes prep at night and is ready to eat when you are.
One of my favorite memories growing up was the hot breakfasts my mom would make for us. Especially during holiday breaks from school.
I was just sure I would make a hot breakfast for my kids every single day. Pfft. Yeah, I don’t. Mostly because I am so busy grabbing coats, and shoes, and putting out fires (sometimes literal) that I feel too overwhelmed in the mornings.
But then the guilt pours on. During the holiday season when my kids have time off of school and we can actually eat breakfast together, and plan fun outings, or reminisce about past holidays, I want to eat breakfast together. I love eating together. My hubby works restaurants so he works a lot of nights, so breakfasts are sometimes the only time we have to eat together.
So I found a solution. A very festive, very tasty solution: Overnight oats! But more specifically Overnight EggNog Oatmeal.
And um…hello…how cute is this container of oats? That scarf, and those winter trees. Don’t you just feel so festive? This fun seasonal packaging is available at your nearest Target store for a Limited Time Only. So do what I did, and head over and pick up a canister or two. And, use this coupon to save some money on it.
Seriously you guys, this breakfast is like a dream come true for me because it takes mere minutes to throw together at night, and is ready to be eaten in the morning, no matter what time we wake up.
And it is the perfect way to bring our family together because I just create a topping bar that everyone can use to customize their oatmeal to their preference. No whining. No complaining. Total bliss.
And it is eazy peazy to achieve maximum results. Simply mix together the oats, egg nog (use milk or cream if you don’t like eggnog), and a vanilla or honey flavored greek yogurt, put a lid on, and refrigerate over night!
Then in the morning when you are ready to serve it, create a topping bar with festive holiday toppings like candied nuts, berries, peppermints, and chocolate chips. Let everyone customize as they see fit!
I personally just love the egg nog flavor plain with a little touch of whipped cream, okay….if I am being totally honest, then maybe some chocolate too. But my kids like to load on the toppings. My kids thought it was a blast to eat with these peppermint spoons! Totally impractical, but we’re creating memories people!
Oatmeal is definitely a big part of my childhood memories! Hot cereal was a regular, but I wanted to make it even hotter (you could serve it cold, it is still delicious)by amping up the festive factor, and making it easy!
Quaker Rolled Oats mixed with eggnog and yogurt, and refrigerated overnight to make a festive holiday breakfast that takes only a couple minutes prep at night and is ready to eat when you are.
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There you have it! My festive, tasty, solution to the busy morning breakfast dilemma. We all have those right? And besides, did you really need another excuse to go to Target? Didn’t think so!!
But, anything from whole to skim milk works, or a non-dairy option like soy milk, almond milk, or another option that you prefer. Here you can see (on the right) the more soupy-liquid version is the overnight oats before they have soaked overnight. The mug on the left is the overnight oats after two nights of soaking.
Whether you prefer whole milk, rice milk or coconut milk, you can use it. Just make sure to add twice as much milk as oats. Note: You can also use whey, buttermilk or thinned yogurt for a tangier flavor.
When you soak oats, it's almost like you're cooking them without heat. Soaking helps the starches break down and reduces the natural phytic acid, which may help your body utilize the oats' nutrients much more efficiently. Overnight oats are healthier for your gut.
Can I use water? No. Adding enough water to make your oats drinkable will greatly damage the taste. Think of it like eating cereal with water, don't do it!
Oats are rich in carbohydrates and a fibre called beta-glucan, which helps in the slow release of glucose into the bloodstream. However, consuming oats in isolation and in the morning may lead to a spike in blood sugar levels due to the Dawn effect.
You can make them all fancy, too. So, what to put in overnight oats? Popular ingredients are sliced fresh fruit, whole berries, chia seeds, yogurt, honey, nuts, maple syrup, and whatever else you can think of that sounds like it might taste good.
Mix equal parts old-fashioned oats (rolled oats, that is, not quick-cooking-they'll get too mushy) and water along with a pinch of salt in a jar, cover and refrigerate overnight and up to 3 days. For one serving, we recommend using: 1/2 cup oats. 1/2 cup water (or milk or nondairy milk)
In a large glass jar, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup or honey, chia seeds, vanilla cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir well to make sure all the ingredients are combined. Cover with a lid and place in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, remove from the refrigerator and stir.
Oatmeal's high fiber content and prebiotic qualities may benefit your body in more ways than one. Making oatmeal a regular part of your menu can potentially lower your disease risk, help your gut health thrive, make bowel movements easier and keep you feeling fuller for longer.
High-sugar toppings like chocolate, syrup, and dried fruit
As Best points out, "some of the worst ingredients that are mistakenly added to healthy overnight oat recipes include chocolate sauce, sugar, syrup, and dried fruit."
You can definitely make overnight oats in a plastic container. Plastic jars tend to be more durable than glass, especially when dropped, making them a popular choice for families. They're also lightweight and inexpensive.
Overnight oats offer a range of health benefits, due to their rich fibre and protein content. They also contain a number of vitamins and minerals, some of which include manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. This makes overnight oats healthy for your gut, as well as for overall health and well-being.
The intensity of heat while cooking is the contributing factor, lower the heat better the nutrient availability. When you soak the oats overnight, it's almost like you're cooking them, but the process is much longer and slower, and it's done without heat. Hence, it is more nutrient rich than cooked version.
What's the Best Ratio for Overnight Oats? Making overnight oats is actually as easy as memorizing a simple ratio: Use equal parts old-fashioned rolled oats and milk, plus half as much yogurt. For example, the recipe below calls for 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 2 cups milk, and 1 cup yogurt.
Another mistake people make is not adding enough liquid to their overnight oats. If you don't add enough liquid, your oats will be dry and clumpy in the morning, making them less enjoyable to eat.
You see, all grains contain something called “phytic acid”—or phytates—in the outer layer or bran, and oats contain more phytates than almost any other grain. So, if this phytic acid is untreated, it will combine with important minerals in our body and block their absorption.
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