I cannot be on medication until I'm finished having children, which won't be for another decade or so, so I'm eager to try anything else! OMG, why would anyone buy those instant packages?!?! Definitely making this a morning staple! Can I make 5 at a time to set up breakfasts for the work week? absolutely delicious and sooo easy, my only question is when I do the math for weight watchers I am getting 8 points not 5, can you tell me what I am doing wrong with calculations? I’m all set. better prices IMO! What size mason jar do you use? Put in the microwave for minute or two to warm up or eat it cold. Can you freeze this, so I can make a few at a time for the week? You should really give it a go, it tastes really good. A hearty healthy breakfast packed with fiber, vitamins, and nutrients. Hi Gina, I have never tried raw oats – is there any reason that I couldn't throw this in the microwave for a minute or so if raw isn't to my liking? And yes, being allergic to bananas sucks, and nobody believes me when I tell them! Carrot Cake Overnight Oats. O. M. G. Just ate this for breakfast today. This information will not be used for any purpose other than enabling you to post a comment. I’d be happy to be wrong on this one!! This is the best recipe I’ve come across for making overnight oats. Two other uses for these: 1) I made a bunch of different types (strawberries, raspberries, etc) for a new mom. Wonder if you could do this with Quinoa? Gina, thank you so much for your dedication to creating wonderful, healthy recipes that my whole family enjoys and asks for again and again! It was sweet enough from the fruit in my opinion. I made this last night! Thanks! Do soak your oats with water, low-fat milk, unsweetened milk, nut milk, or plain unsweetened yogurt. I make mine with the lid on it and have no problems. After about two months of eating it, I went for my annual checkup. Pingback: The Ultimate Kitchen Renovation Meal Survival Guide : The Grocery Game Challenge 2017 #5 May 29-June 4 - Canadian Budget Binder. And he literally ate them EVERYday? Place all the ingredient in a jar, shake, cover and refrigerate overnight. I didn’t raven notice until I’d made this a few times that your recipe calls for quick oats. You can always bulk it up with some extra fruit! I'm used to eating Greek Yogurt & Kashi cereal with fruit every day and it is more filling/lasting. Can't wait to try this recipe!!! By the way, I had never used chia before, but made your pudding and am now addicted…to the chia and the pudding, but mostly the pudding– I've made it at least 4 times in the past week and a half…SO good! SunButter is another alternative to add to overnight oatmeal. This is my go-to recipe site, love it!! PS: I also used rolled gluten free oats – worked great! Does the bottle say alcohol free? The only accurate way to determine any recipe’s SmartPoints® value is to plug the ingredients into the recipe builder on the Weight Watchers website (Click on “My Foods,” select “Recipe,” and click “Create a recipe.”) which does not count fruits and vegetables in recipes in the calculations as they are now 0 points. Sometimes I only have dried fruit, so in it goes. Thanks in advance!!! thanks for all of the recipes! But I changed it slightly to make it a quick make in the morning. I'm thinking they may have to sit longer than overnight, because they are so dense and firm. Thanks! If it weren't as easy and convenient as it is he totally wouldn't do it – so a million THANKS! And even the sometimes picky boyfriend enjoyed this this weekend. Corn syrup and preservatives. The idea of cold oatmeal doesn't sound very good to me…does it do well if you warm it up? So to me it is only 3… because I didn’t use any nuts in mine. topping. It's supposed to be eaten cold and doesn't need to be heated at all. I have actually never eaten them cold, I usually put them in the micro in the AM. Afte reading all the comments I think I would like to try it with Fage one time and with the rolled Rhy another time, and maybe some protein power another time. Delicious! The correct serving size of is one-half cup dry oats. It's easy to overdo it on these delicious jars of goodness, so if you're watching your waistline, keep these tips in mind. I would also like to try the stevia drops. For some extra fiber, we stir in 1/4 cup of TOASTED wheat bran and one tablespoon of flax meal. I also use unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup, 1/4 cup steel cut oatmeal, 1/4 to 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 tsp Chia Seeds. I've been making this every day to help with breast milk production and to lose weight I actually use the vanilla almond milk with some honey and cinnamon. *. I did a bit of research on chia seeds and was delighted to learn it has sooo many health benefits. I make it at night for the next 2 days and keeps fine, longer than that it starts to be too mushy. I'm not surprised. We all have unique dietary needs. ????? That would keep the portion size to what it should be. thx. For everyone asking where to buy chia seeds. Can you tell me how it comes out to 6pp value. I don't think you can make it wrong! Do the chia seeds have a lot of points? I may just have to try this tonight with the quinoa to see. Slightly more calories than Gina's recipe, but hey it's the most important meal of the day, right!!! Good to know they will last a few days in the fridge. Hi GINA. I had the same effect with "Truvia" but realized it had additional ingredients other than stevia. What size jars do you use for this? This was SO great Gina…it tasted like custard Thanks again…you are a genius! Microwave for 2 minutes (water should be fully absorbed) add frozen fruit (I love blueberries and mangos or blueberries and fresh cut apples), any combination of fresh and frozen fruit will do. He likes it plain, I like the fruit & nuts. www.westerntrailsfood.com. Thanks so much for the recipe!! Thanks!!! I also subbed flax seeds for the chia seeds, and I changed up the fruit in each one. WOW! Used 1/2 teaspoon as my sweetner. Stir all ingredients, except cream or milk, together in a small saucepan. I've been eating a variation of it for two weeks now. Last year I was putting a protein powder in my smoothies. i like idea of a more liquid form…i've debated using coconut milk but always chicken out i order chia seeds from nuts.com and sometimes amazon.com. So good in the summer! This was perfect. Tonight Im making Arroz con pollo,your light version =)Carmen, God bless you and your family, This sounds ideal as a breakfast I can take to work-trying it tomorrow for sure!Sue. This really looks delicious. Sorry if I missed it, Gina, but does the Pts Plus value include the pecans? Would this work? It also tastes horrible IMO. if so how much? I love this recipie! 2) I have also made these in the morning (I make 1 or 2), add a little cocoa to one, and then have it as my evening snack. I've never had cold oatmeal before. But this oatmeal is AWESOME! If they sit in the fridge for more than a day, will they get too soggy? So, is this 11 points? Hi Gina, I just ran across this recipe last night. Then doubled it and left it in the large mason jar. I continue with oats. Love it. Any thoughts on stone ground oats? Please someone let me know if it's slimy… . Do they last a while in the fridge? They are easy to make, simply combine oats with some milk, chia seeds and fruit and place them in a jar overnight. Thank you for such yummy and healthy recipes. It’s nice to come home from the gym and grab this out of refrigerator and eat when you’re specially starving. Just don't overdo it! The next morning, add your favorite crunchy toppings such as nuts, granola, etc and enjoy! How many days will these last? But this is a fabulous summer oatmeal!! Do you know if fat free half and half changes the points? Almond milk has almost no protein and minimal calcium. Please let me know…. the only other variable i can think of is i put a lid on the container, not just a piece of saran wrap laid over… so maybe there needs to be some oxygen exchange? The frozen fruit will quickly thaw and cool down the oats. My doctor gave me 3 months to try before meds. Wow! It was actually quite good. Absolutely fantastic! Hello, it should be expanding. I can't wait to try this oatmeal in a jar. DELISH!!! I use this new Almond Breeze product–blended with coconut milk. I'm curious but what do you use to sweeten your coffee with? I also make mine with chopped up dried fruit, and of course crunchy granola on top. LOVE your site You make it so easy to eat healthy and have it taste GOOD! I am allergic to eggs and always look for breakfast ideas that don't involve them! Your cooking makes it into some aspect of our day almost 7 days a week! A Little of This, a Little of That. I use 1/3 cup oats, 1/3 cup almond milk and 1/3 cup 0% or 2% Greek yogurt and half cup berries. Great, Click the ‘Allow’ Button Above This is my go-to when I want a quick make ahead breakfast! I started eating oatmeal every day simply because I re-discovered how much I love the taste. It's delicious with a scoop of peanut butter mixed in, and I usually put a hefty shake of cinnamon in mine as well. This sounds like an excellant quick but good for you breakfast when I get up at 5am! So so yummy!! I make this at night but I also add chopped nuts and dates (and I chop cherries and add them too if I have them) and then in the morning I grind flax seeds and add them just before it is time to eat. I just had this for breakfast and it was…. I use large flake oats because I like the chewy texture. I had previously commented asking if these were slimy. 8 hours ago, by Murphy Moroney I was just wondering if you thought it would taste just as good if I heated it up in the morning instead of eating it cold. We do a similar recipe, using steel-cut oats. His cholestrol dropped 100 points in 3 months. What else can I use? Thanks for another tasty recipe, I’m finally enjoying cooking healthy, the WW recipes just weren’t up my ally. I made it without nuts and came up with 3 fsp. I've been cooking steel cut oats on the stove (bring to boil, simmer x 3 min) and then ladeling into 5 mason jars. Using the helpful nutritional information provided in the recipe, and plugging it into the smartpoints calculater — says 8 points. Is it possible the 5 SP is wrong? This recipe is great! I really like that it takes no time at all to make the night before and you can grab it and go. 26 minutes ago, by Yerin Kim This is such a simple and delicious breakfast. Made this for breakfast for today using a banana and some champagne mangoes. I loved this recipe and want to continue with it. Thank you for finally making me an oatmeal fan! Anyone do this.. My husband became a huge fan as well. A joy to eat! I added a scoop of collagen powder too. Thanks for this Gina! Thanks. . It was like hot banana bread—yummy!! I had everything on hand except for a banana, so I cut up a couple of strawberries instead. This is perfect!! Keeps it at 5 points but sweetens it so tastes like a treat. I used 15 min steel cut oats, the rest exactly the same. Thanks Gina, I love your recipes! Plan to make up a few jars at a time so when nibble temptation hits in the evening, I can grab something nutritious. I used a drop of agave but next time may even skip it. Thanks for this great idea! Interesting. Once I mentioned Stevia he told me to get off that immediately, and once I did I was back to normal. I love it with raisins and cinnamon mmm. I've been trying to find out for SO long, is this slimy like regular oatmeal? I made this last night and just finished eating it…OMG, I want some more!! Not a fan of blueberries in it. About 350 calories. I'm also pleased to hear your brother's controling his cholesterol with oats in his diet. So good! BTW I used 2 packets of splenda and it was great too!! https://www.weightwatchers.com/uk/article/overnight-oats-recipes How would you use Greek yogurt in it? However, I calculated the calories for all ingredients and got 342 calories, not 243. I have a recipe thats similar. when you calculate recipes in WW, the fruit adds to the total points. You can Google it. Cold oatmeal kinda freaks me out, so I threw it in the microwave for a minute. But of course, I love coconut. Overnight Oats are my go-to summer breakfast! I use Yoplait Honey Vanilla instead of plain for flavor. BUT, the basic recipe was the same. Give your breakfast a tropical twist with our overnight oats. I usually make up 4-6 of these for the week (for my husband & I to share). Gina? Is it 8oz or 16oz? Do you think this would be too heavy for a pre-workout breakfast? I haven't figured out the points difference yet though. However when I put it in WW recipe builder, it says 4 smart points. I'll be making this sometime for my breakfast . Me too! It went on for weeks. What I'm considering is maple syrup, honey, or the packets of Stevia. Thanks for the recipe! 9 hours ago, by Mekishana Pierre I didn't have the chia seeds is that why is was like soup instead of oatmeal? I know snacking in the evening is not good for you, but it has helped me eat something better for me than having a candy bar or piece of leftover birthday cake. Greek yogurt with berries is getting old, though, LOL. Thank you for your hard work! Had it this morning. Are the nuts included in the 245 calories? we have been using pickle jars, jelly jars, all kind of jars to eat cereal, drink juice out of. My cholesterol was only slightly high but the reduction was astounding! And I used agave nectar for the sweetener. Hi Gina, Can you use water, or have you tried, I don’t have any milk in fridge? I have tried several different variations and each one has turned out better than the other. This is so yummy! into the WW calculator it says 8 smart points. YUMMMMM!!! He’s up at 4:30 so he can pop it in micro. Sure, you can use flax or just leave it out. How big of a jar do I need to fit all the ingredients? So happy I found you! My oatmeal seems like it’s not ready… kind of chewy… should I microwave them? Omg!!!! Seems it would need more liquid if you did? She was super excited about it! Why chia seeds? I just add sliced banana in the AM after I warm it up. Ill try to find chia seeds and will definitely try with othet fruits as well. I've made it several times since seeing this recipe and it is perfect! I just made "my" version of this. I've just started eating this as my lunch at work. It came out really good, I can't wait to try new flavors! and he’s good to go. I was so excited to try the NuNaturals then researched it and saw it has maltodextrin in it. I use vanilla yogurt and she enjoys putting it together! For those of us who need to stay away from that wonderful, creamy nectar of the gods called peanut butter, I imagine a spoonful of PB2 (just the powder) would go a long way to impart that flavor. Layer bananas, and strawberries, and sprinkle with walnuts. I didn't have chia seeds but I just had to try this tonight. I only keep old-fashioned oats at home, so I tried it and it was great. MIx. Thank you for this recipe — it looks wonderful. My husband is thin and had high cholestrol. If you're using unsweetened milk, it's totally understandable that you need a little something to make your jar drool-worthy. I didn't use nuts trying to cut the points down a little, you actually don't even need the stevia if you use a really ripe banana. What a great idea! Any suggestions? Had it this morning. Works fine! Oh, they look so good. I started reading the negative effects of it. all the pictures i find online, it looks like the jar went from 1/2 full to full, with the oats (and chia seeds) expanding overnight… is this the correct premise? Finally got a chance to try this today. This has been the best and the easiest breakfast I've ever had. Tasted good cold too! I just want to be accurate with my points! I was skeptical like many but these were so delicious! Yum! Delicious. I'm just obsessed with jars. Yes, although it's healthy, the points can really add up! He attributes it to the oatmeal because it was the only change he made. Made with real carrots! If you have a Bulk Barn in your city or town, that's where I found my chia seeds . I've tried to choke down oatmeal over the years, for some reason I've never been successful, something about the consistency, I like oats in general. Or skip those liquids entirely and sweeten your oats naturally with fresh fruit. I was so happy this morning, thanks again. The SmartPoints® calculator isn’t meant for recipes and will often give you the wrong points (usually higher) because it’s counting the fruits and vegetables. I love it!I made mine with unsweetened coconut milk from Trader Joe, frozen blueberries (no banana )and bought the Chia seed at the Vitamin Shoppe last night. In the summer, this is fantastic with some fresh sliced peaches in addition to the blueberries and banana. This reminds me of a traditional swiss Muesli breakfast. See more ideas about Recipes, Food, Low calorie overnight oats. I used frozen raspberries since I didn't have any fresh berries and forgot to top it with nuts, but it is still great! Hi. Yum. We have oatmeal every morning but we cook it – baked oatmeal, oatmeal cups, ect. Almond milk is less likely to flare my acne, cause GI issues due to lactose intolerance, or contribute to my seasonal allegies by inflammating my sinuses. Will it still work? Yes, the more sweetness you can get from the fruit the better! BTW, I don’t usually care for oatmeal, but this gem of a recipe makes it not only palatable, but something that I have come to crave…a MUST try recipe! Oh my! I’m thinking the bananas and blueberries will probably add enough sweetness. I have tried several brands and NuNaturals is the only one I like. I also used honey to sweeten and added Greek yogurt for texture. Gina, you literally read my mind today! Maybe one day…. Nancy, would you send me a screen shot please? Does anyone know by chance how many smart points this is? I love that we make these in individual servings and I actually like cold oatmeal better than hot. I use 1/2 pint jars and the good thing about these is that you can make them using anything you want. I'm curious to try this. So many ideas for flavors. I brought it with me to work and it was amazing. WOW this was good! I like the texture better in fact. This sounds like a winner but where In Australia can I buy Chia seeds??? Does the topping count in the points value? We love it! I have added different spices or fruit to make it unique. I think this is a lot better tasting . MUE-SLI! The longer they sit, the less chewy they become. I figured this with skim milk and I came out with 9 FS Points (including the nuts. Add apples to basic overnight oats mix. Would it work with steel cut oats or must it be quick oats?-Keri, Interesting …I never heard of cold oatmeal. I've been eating oatmeal as my breakfast recently & was looking for new ways to prepare it. Grate an apple or at least 1/2 of an apple into the oats – works fantastic. Thanks so much for your wonderful work! Are old fashioned oats ok for this recipe? I love that you can customize these to your liking. Cholesterol has stayed down for 3 years too. ???? As someone else mentioned I forgot my crunchy topping but really didn't need it. I just used the instant oatmeal that was in the pantry, and I added greek yogurt, soymilk, strawberry and honey. After ruling out inner ear, etc, my doctor asked if I was using any new vitamins, etc. Which Nunaturals stevia drops do you use? I can't wait to try your version (as I'm not a fan of Greek yogurt and oats, either). I couldn't believe it. If the fruit is baked or cooked into something, then I count the points for it. The doctor was amazed because they wanted to put him on Lipitor, but my brother insisted on trying to lower it with diet first to see if he could. Mine actually came out to 4 freestyle points, this is so delicious tastes like desert ? I made the overnight oats and it was delicious. Came out great with Zoom. 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