An overnight oats bowl that you prep quickly the night before
…is what I eat every single day as a minimalist.
Princess Diana actually loved them years back, long before overnight oats became popular in recent times.
Overnight oats are not only fashionable or time-saving, but also packed with health benefits while being so delicious.
This breakfast gives you a reason to wake up in the morning, and even better, you’ll never be late for work or school.
Why Overnight Oats?
Besides the efficiency and the dency texture and taste to enjoy.
It also helps keep energy steady, supports digestion, and keeps you feeling full for longer thanks to the fibre in oats, known as beta-glucan, which slows the absorption of carbs.
I’m cutting down on sugar, so I go for savoury overnight oats which have more health benefits than many others.
This savoury overnight oats recipe is specially for those who…
- want a breakfast that keeps them fuller for longer without high calories
- are on a vegan diet
- prefer to avoid sugar, gluten and oil
- are conscious of blood sugar spikes in the morning
Ingredients & Benefits
- Almond or coconut Milk (If you feel low in energy in the morning, I’d recommend coconut milk)
- Oats (Jumbo oats or rolled oats are great to create a lovely crunch and thick texture)
- Green Bananas (Pick unripe bananas, not yellow ones, so they will reach the right firmness in the morning). Green bananas have resistant starch (fibre) for slower sugar release, effectively lowering blood sugar spikes.
- Berries (Strawberry, blueberry, whatever you love)
- Tiny amount of nuts or seeds (e.g., pumpkin seeds go quite well)
- Chia Seeds (They will turn into a jelly-like texture and delicious in the morning)
- Natural sea salt
If you prefer sweetness but want a sugar-free and vegan option,
try adding a spoon of tahini (a creamy sesame paste from the Middle East, rich in protein and minerals) or kinako (a nutty Japanese roasted soybean powder, full of fiber and isoflavones). Both go wonderfully with oats!
A note: A pinch of salt can make your overnight oats taste a little sweeter in the morning.
Tools You Need
- Cereal Bowl (You can eat straight from it in the morning without serving it to another plate)
- Fruit Knife
- Lid for a cereal bowl (Cling film does the job too)
Prep Breakfast [Overnight Oats Recipe]
1: Add 5-7 spoons of oats into a breakfast bowl.
2: Add 2-3 pinches of sea salt. For an extra hint of sweet flavour.
3: Add a spoon of chia seeds and mix well. Chia seed become lovely jerry like texture.
A pinch of cinnamon can also be added to taste.
4: Cut a green banana and wash berries and add them.
5: Pour in the milk until the bananas are mostly submerged. Even if it appears to be too much milk at this stage, rest assured that it will be absorbed overnight.
6: Put the lid on or wrap the bowl with cling film.
7: Put it in the fridge overnight for about 10 hours.
Overnight, it will become dense but soft with a pudding-like texture.
Simple, not too sweet, with a enhanced nutty flavour that makes it so tasty and a bit addictive.
Can’t wait until tomorrow morning with a lovely cup of coffee.
How a minimalist busy morning looks like, and how I save time and be on time for work?
Watch the video [Minimalist morning routine [Busy Edition]] here
