Do you take breakfast for granted? If you do, you could be missing out on several important benefits. Eating breakfast regularly can help boost your metabolism and it will fuel your body for the whole day, improving your concentration and productivity.
If you often find yourself skipping breakfast because you have no time to make a meal, these overnight oats are just what you need. Oats are rich in fiber, protein, beta glucan, carbohydrates, and antioxidants—it’s a great and simple way to start your day. They’ll only take you less than 10 minutes to make—you can prepare them the night before, store them in the fridge, and in the morning you’re ready to go!
You can prepare several jars of these overnight oats every week so you don’t have to worry about your breakfast every day.
Check out the overnight oats recipes below.
Mango Macadamia Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Quaker Rolled Oats
1/2 coconut milk, or milk of choice
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup diced fresh mango
1 tablespoon chopped macadamia nuts
1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Add Quaker Oats to your container of choice and pour in milk (stir in salt if desired). Layer yogurt, mango, macadamia nuts, and coconut. Sprinkle lemon zest on top and refrigerate overnight.
PRO TIP: Use Quaker Instant or Quick Cook Oats if you’d like a smoother consistency.
Kiwi Lime Pie Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Quaker Rolled Oats
1/2 coconut milk, or milk of choice
1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 kiwi, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped almonds or crushed graham crackers*
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
Add Quaker Oats to your container of choice and stir in milk. Stir together yogurt and lime juice. Layer yogurt, kiwi and almonds. Drizzle honey on top and refrigerate overnight. Rise, shine, and enjoy!
PRO TIP: If using crushed graham crackers, reserve and add just before serving.
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Quaker Rolled Oats
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup bananas, sliced
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/2 tablespoon honey
Add Quaker Oats to a container of your choice and pour in milk. Mix in vanilla extract, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Alternate between layers of peanut butter and layers of sliced banana. Drizzle with honey. Place in fridge and enjoy in the morning or a few hours later!
Mixed Berries Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
40 grams Quaker Rolled Oats
100 milliliters milk
1 teaspoon jam
60 milligrams mixed berries
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
Combine the Quaker Oats with the milk and jam in a clean jar and stir. Seal and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, top it with mixed berries and yogurt.
You can try out other breakfast treats here. Make them with your favorite variety of nuts or Quaker Oats and add fruits in season to make them even tastier. Share your creations on Facebook and Instagram with #QuakerOvernightBreakfastClub and #PicturePerfectMornings, for a chance to win amazing prizes. Don’t forget to like Quaker Oats PH and follow them here for more healthy morning treats.
