Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.Eating a good breakfast keeps you going till lunch time without getting mid morning hunger pangs. It helps you to concentrate and keeps your blood sugar levels constant. Most people skip breakfast and grab a chocolate bar or a coffee on the way. This is really unhealthy and does not do your body any good. My go to breakfast for my family is overnight oats.
What are overnight oats?
Overnight oats are a no cook method of making oatmeal. They are prepared overnight and generally consumed cold. They are time saving, quick and super healthy and as they can be prepared the night before they make the perfect on the go breakfast. You can add any toppings of your choice, the combinations re endless.
I always make a basic plain batch of overnight oats and then let my family choose their own favorite toppings to add to them. Before I share the recipe, I will answer some questions that are often asked about overnight oats.
What type of oats can you use ?
You can use rolled oats or gluten free oats
What type of milk can you use?
Any type of milk, full cream, skimmed, semi skimmed or plant based milk such as almond milk, hazelnut milk, coconut milk or soya milk
What toppings can you add ?
You can add fruits, nuts, sauces, seeds, syrups or just eat them plain.
What can I serve overnight oats in?
The best way to serve overnight oats is a screw top mason jar, however you can serve them in any type of container, there is no hard and fast rule.
Can I eat overnight oats cold or hot.
Normally they are eaten cold but there is no reason why you cannot warm them for a few seconds in the microwave, however I recommend you don't add yoghurt in the oats if you are going to warm the oats up.
Are overnight oats unhealthy.
Overnight oats are not unhealthy if you keep your topping light. Of course if you overload the oats with sugary topping then they will be high in calories.
How can I make overnight oats gluten free and vegan?
You can use gluten free oats and plant based milk and yoghurts to make vegan and gluten free overnight oats.
In this recipe, I am making peanut butter overnight oats with banana and vegan salted caramel sauce. I made the peanut butter in my froothie Optimum 9200 blender and the vegan salted caramel sauce was sent to me by the Bad Brownie
The Vegan Salted Caramel sauce is really versatile, it can be added as a topping for oats, ice cream, porridge, fruits, brownies, cupcakes and cookies too.
You can batch makes these and keep in the fridge for a couple of days. I keep mine in individual serving mason jars so that my family can take one to work, school and college and can be eaten on the go. Just attach a spoon to the side of the jar and breakfast on the go is ready.
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Banana and Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
- 125g Gluten free Oats
- 200g Almond Milk
- 50g Soya Yoghurt
- 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 Tsp Vanilla
- 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1 Banana
- 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
- 2 Tbsps Vegan Sated Caramel Sauce
- 2 Walnuts
- 1 Tbsp Flaked Almonds
- Mint Leaves for Garnish
Instructions
- In a Jar add the oats, almond milk, soya yoghurt, vanilla essence, maple syrup and chia seeds.
- Mix everything together, cover with lid and keep in the refrigerator overnight
- In the morning mix the oats mixture and dive into two serving jars.
- Add a tablespoon of peanut butter on top pf the oats mixture.
- Slice the banana and place a few slices on top of the peanut butter.
- Drizzle with the vegan salted caramel sauce and top with flaked almonds and a walnut. Garnish with a mint leaf.
Notes:
You can add any type of plant based milk and yoghurt in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
677.64Fat (grams)
29.45Sat. Fat (grams)
4.72Carbs (grams)
83.62Fiber (grams)
14.32Net carbs
69.31Sugar (grams)
25.37Protein (grams)
25.91Sodium (milligrams)
170.20Cholesterol (grams)
5.10The nutritional information provided is an approximation calculated by an online calculator. Please consult a professional dietitian for nutritional advice.
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