What are Overnight Oats?

Overnight oats are a no-cook method of softening oats. The oats absorb the liquid creating a creamy breakfast. No microwave or stove is needed, making them perfect if you prefer a cold ready-to-go breakfast. The oats are soaked for at least 2 to 3 hours but overnight is best.

Can I use quick cooking or steel-cut oats?

I prefer the texture of old-fashioned oats. Quick oats will make the oatmeal more mushy. As for steel-cut oats, rolled oats cannot be substituted with steel-cut oats.

Do I have to eat overnight oats cold?

Overnight oats are usually eaten cold, but you don't have to. Heat them in the microwave until warmed through and add additional milk if they thicken up too much.

Do I have to soak overnight oats overnight?

No, you do not have to soak the oats overnight. They should be good after 2-3 hours of soaking, but it does give the oatmeal more time to soften and soak up the milk.

What to serve with overnight oatmeal?

I pair the oats with a banana or another piece of fruit. They can also be eaten with avocado toast or check out this post for sweet and savory vegan toast ideas .

Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats - Three Little Chickpeas

Description

This blueberry cheesecake overnight oats recipe uses yogurt to give the oats that tangy taste from cheesecake. Either fresh or frozen blueberries can be used, so these berry cheesecake overnight oats can be made any time of the year.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup unsweetened plain dairy-free yogurt (I used coconut yogurt)
1/4 cup dairy-free unsweetened milk
1 tablespoon cashew butter
1 tablespoon ground flax seed
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

If using frozen blueberries, thaw and partially mash the blueberries to break some up and leave some whole. Layer the blueberries on the bottom of a jar or a container with a lid. If using fresh blueberries, just add them to the top of the oats before consuming.
In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, yogurt, milk, cashew butter, flax seed, maple syrup, and vanilla extract together. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to thicken up before layering your oats, if you’re not layering there’s no need to wait.
Then top the blueberries with the oat mixture.
Cover and refrigerate for about 2-3 hours or overnight.

Notes

I used unsweetened plain yogurt; if your yogurt is sweetened you might want to reduce the maple syrup.

If you prefer a thinner consistency add more milk.

Adjust the maple syrup to suit your preference for sweetness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes (+ 2 hours of soaking)
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: no bake
Cuisine: american