Hey, been wanting to sort out my diet and watched videos such as this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgNSddHF5xY
One thing that struck me is, what is the point of overnight oats? Just using a pot of yogurt/greek yogurt and adding oats/protein powder in the morning is the same price and would be much nicer no?
I understand that is no longer meal prepping, but it would take like <1 minute to do, so I just don't really get the point of overnight oats
by Intelligent-Ad5377
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Overnight oats change texture the longer they sit. Also the flavor can be stronger the longer they’re combined.
It’s not the same. You would have to cook your oats if you want to eat it immediately. Sitting overnight the oats absorb the liquid, making them more edible. While you technically could eat uncooked quick oats, they wouldn’t be very enjoyable IMHO.
Oats soaked overnight in milk, berries and whatever has a very different texture to slapping some oats and yogurt together in the morning.
They are all mushy and delicious.
Compare the 2 and let us know your findings? 🤣
In addition to the texture, some people just aren’t morning people. Saving a minute or two in the morning can make rolling out of bed more bearable. Also, overnight oats are good for eating on the go which makes morning even smoother depending on your routine!
Making them ahead of time makes less work when you are ready to eat them. I personally prefer them cold as opposed to hot. The flavor and texture is completely different. I make 2 big containers on Monday and eat them all week. You can add more supplements to them. I personally like chia seeds for the fiber and nutrition boost. Plus they add a puddingish texture. They only “gel” up if they sit for a while. I don’t eat them just for breakfast. I have some at night sometimes if I’m craving something sweet but don’t want junk food or if I’m still a little hungry after I eat my planned dinner.
Maybe you should try both options you mentioned and see what you like best? Oats are cheap.. do some experiments. Different levels of liquid, additions like protein powder, chia/flax seeds, hemp hearts, frozen/fresh fruit, peanut butter/pb fit, etc all will affect the outcome in some way.
I use 55g oatsome mix which has additional oat milk powder, chia seeds and some other stuff for fiber and texture, and 70-80g water. Various milks are arguably better and creamier but extra calories. I add half a scoop vanilla ice cream protein powder and some frozen berries. Sometimes pb fit and bananas with either chocolate or vanilla protein. Diced apples, cinnamon, caramel syrup (sugar free), salt, vanilla protein.
I will pre weigh and package the dry on Sunday then add liquids and fruit the night before. 250-300cals per jar.
Genuinely love my overnight oats and have experimented with a bunch of different combos (lemon curd, a little cream cheese, and frozen berries is 😙👌). The biggest thing I love is one less thing to do in the morning. I have to be on a boat that leaves at 6 for work, so less fidly shit like making a meal the better.
Also, mixing protein powder into food should be a crime. Just have the shake instead of ruining something that tastes better without it.
I discovered overnight oats due to this sub, and it has been a game changer!
I’ve always tried to make oatmeal in the morning for breakfast, but too much effort in the morning. Making overnight oats means all I need to do is open the fridge and grab the glass. That’s a lot healthier morning meal than what I have been eating!
What’s the point in literally any food? What is this question? It’s a different texture and product than hot and quickly made oatmeal so some people like it better.
It’s 100% texture, 10% time saver. Overnight oats don’t have the slimy glue texture like cooked oats. Also, I am that person who is non-functional in morning to coffee #3. If I don’t have to use my brain till 10 am, then win for me.
The instant 1 minute oatmeal’s are trash. Steel cut is best but takes 30 mins to cook.
Personally I just eat Greek yogurt over yogurt
Personally I love the texture. I buy a few bags from Lidl as I do 200g per portion. Some honey, chia seeds, flax seed ground and water – makes for a calories packed breakfast and an easy way to get in rich nutritious food.
Sadly it is yet to transform me in looking like Joe in the video – but it’s still good porridge.
Also removes thinking in the morning.
You don’t rly get the point?
..did you think about taste? Texture? It’s not always about macros.
Its cheap and It makes you poo good
I put my overnight oats in my instant pot and delay start so it’s cooked and ready when I get up.
Edit I use bobs red mill steel cut oats
If you don’t overnight soak DECENT oats then you are an animal.
If you have to ask that question as to why they are different then you have clearly only been eating gruel type oatmeal shite.
So many varieties of oats & cuts, like any other ingredient some are better suited to use than others.
Do your research, taste the difference.
I always forget to soak my oats overnight. So I let them soak for about 20 minutes in the morning then top with fruit and yogurt.
I can grab overnight oats and go
Pease porridge hot, Pease porridge cold, Pease porridge in the pot nine days old. Some like it hot, some like it cold, some like it in the pot nine days old!
Soaking them makes the nutrients more available for your body to use.
The process of soaking oats overnight helps starches break down and reduces phytic acid making it easier for your body to utilise the nutrients in the oats than in oats that are cooked in the traditional way. This is especially significant for those with gluten sensitivities. (From google)