Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are one of the most popular ways to eat oats – for a good reason! This simple no-cook recipe is versatile, portable, filling, nutritious, and convenient. I’m updating my old KERF page as a new post with everything you need to know about one of my favorite breakfasts! // { Jump to Recipe } What Are Overnight Oats? Overnight oats are oats soaked in the liquid you put them in – any kind of liquid you like but most commonly milk – for a few hours up to a day or two. Generally the ratio is 1:1 oats to milk, and I like a third component of yogurt for a 1:1:1 ratio. Chia seeds also help the whole mixture gel together. That’s the base, and toppings are endless. There is NO COOKING involved at all! (Although you could heat them just a tiny bit in the microwave to take the chill out.) Key Ingredients Oats – rolled oats are best, but you can use quick or instant oats too. Steel cut oats are a bit too tough to “cook” just by soaking alone. Liquid – I like cow’s milk, but y