are overnight oats supposed to be hard?
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Since overnight oats are really just oats that have been left to soften for hours in liquid — usually milk of some sort — to break down and become porridge-like, if you use too little liquid, the oats won't be able to soften enough and get that creamy consistency. Instead you'll have something more like cement.
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Everyone knows oatmeal is a nutritious dish to add to your diet, but overnight oats hold a special appeal and may offer even more benefits than their cooked counterpart. ... Oats are loaded with good-for-you nutrients like fiber, protein, magnesium, potassium, and omega 3 fatty acids, among other things.
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When you soak oats overnight, it's almost like you're cooking them, but the process is much longer and slower, and it's done without heat. ... This may make the oat mixer easier to digest compared to oats that have been cooked, which is great for everyone, but is especially helpful for people with gluten sensitivities.
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How Long Overnight Oats Last. Overnight oats can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days in the refrigerator. ... One strategy for still having this breakfast waiting for you in the fridge is to make them in batches of two to three jars.
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Steel cut oats have a coarser, chewier texture and nuttier flavor than rolled or quick oats. They also take longer to prepare, with average cooking times varying 15–30 minutes. However, you can soak steel-cut oats beforehand to reduce the cooking time.
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You may find large flake oats labeled as rolled oats or old-fashioned oats in grocery stores. ... These are thick and take longer to cook than quick oats (about 10 min). Why we love it: Large flake oats have a nutty flavour and retain their shape and more of their texture when cooked.
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Chill overnight Once everything is mixed together, seal your jar (or jars), put it in the fridge, and go get your beauty rest. Overnight oats don't need to be eaten right away the next morning—they're good for about three days after you make them.
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Because they're not as processed as quick or rolled oats, steel-cut oats take up to 45 minutes to cook and require constant stirring -- not what we want to be doing in the morning when we could be snoozing.
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Since overnight oats are really just oats that have been left to soften for hours in liquid — usually milk of some sort — to break down and become porridge-like, if you use too little liquid, the oats won't be able to soften enough and get that creamy consistency.
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When you soak oats overnight, it's almost like you're cooking them, but the process is much longer and slower, and it's done without heat.
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Old Fashioned: Also called rolled oats, old fashioned oats are flat and flakey. They absorb more water and cook faster than steel-cut oats — usually in about 5 minutes — and are the oat of choice for granola bars, cookies, and muffins. ... Also called Irish oatmeal, steel-cut oatmeal is chewier than rolled or instant.
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Jumbo or rolled oats will give you a really chunky texture, but packets labeled as 'porridge oats' will generally contain a medium-ground oatmeal, which will allow for a fine, smooth texture, should that be your preference.
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Further, the overnight oats can be customised with fruit, seeds or some of your favourite spreads and jams. The fact that you wake up to a ready meal for breakfast is definitely an added bonus. ... This makes overnight oats healthy for your gut, as well as for overall health and well-being.
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Rolled oats (old-fashioned), are the oat groats steamed and rolled into flakes. ... They will not have as much texture as the rolled oats or steel-cut but will cook more quickly. Instant oats are usually very similar to (if not the same as) quick oats but might be pressed even thinner and cut even smaller.
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What you add to your overnight oats, as well as the portion size, will make or break it as a weight loss breakfast. Studies have shown that adding protein, fat and fiber to breakfast can help promote weight loss.
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Overnight oats can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days in the refrigerator. The caveat is that they'll continue to soften the longer they sit — which might be a bonus if you like your oatmeal on the super-creamy side.
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INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE THE OVERNIGHT OATMEAL BASE: Oats: typically made with old-fashioned rolled oats and sometimes quick oats. Use gluten free as needed. Chia Seeds: Chia seeds give overnight oats that thick pudding-like texture and add extra fiber but feel free to leave them out if you aren't a fan.