Last night I made my first batch of the blogger breakfast favorite, overnight oats in a jar (also known as OIAJ). I tried overnight oat bran in a jar a few weeks ago, but it turned out super watery. I figured that was because oat bran soaks up less liquid than old fashioned oats, so I decided it was time to try out regular overnight oatmeal soaked in the dregs of my Costco-sized jar of almond butter.
Last night I dumped the following into the jar, which contained roughly a Tablespoon of almond butter:
I'm thinking that the culprit here is too much liquid. Next time I'll try putting in a one-to-one ratio of oats to liquid and see how it goes. However, not wanting the food to go to waste, I gobbled the watery OIAJ down all the same. In spite of having been drowned in excess fluid, this breakfast was still tasty. And if it's good in all its imperfection, I can't wait to see what it will be like when I actually get it right.
Have you ever made overnight oats or OIAJ or some combination thereof? Do you have any tips for me? I could sure use them!
Last night I dumped the following into the jar, which contained roughly a Tablespoon of almond butter:
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup water
- 1/4-ish teaspoon best vanilla ever (really)
- 1 packet stevia
- dash of cinnamon
- splash of vanilla coffee creamer (because we're out of milk)
- 1 Tablespoon raisins
I'm thinking that the culprit here is too much liquid. Next time I'll try putting in a one-to-one ratio of oats to liquid and see how it goes. However, not wanting the food to go to waste, I gobbled the watery OIAJ down all the same. In spite of having been drowned in excess fluid, this breakfast was still tasty. And if it's good in all its imperfection, I can't wait to see what it will be like when I actually get it right.
Have you ever made overnight oats or OIAJ or some combination thereof? Do you have any tips for me? I could sure use them!
I haven't tried it yet because I'm not an oatmeal fan. I was going to make overnight oats last night for the first time and then I forgot and fell asleep. I have noticed a few people adding 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds which works as a thickener. You may want to try that. I have been adding chia to lots of things and it has always worked well. Also, Angela at ohsheglows.com has a recipe for overnight oats with pumpkin. They look thick and creamy and delicious. That's the one I'm going to try tonight provided I don't forget again. Anyway, I know you love pumpkin so you may want to check out that recipe and give it a go.
ReplyDeleteGood ideas, TC! I can't wait until Costco starts stocking canned pumpkin again for this holiday season! It's so expensive otherwise.
ReplyDeletehehe, yes OIAJ can be tricky. I use only a little milk then stick them in the freezer first for 5-10 minutes then in the fridge for overnight. That seems to work. Then if they are still too runny in the morning, I add a scoop of whey or vegan vanilla protein powder. Try that. :)
ReplyDeleteChia seeds work beautifully in OOIAJ!!! They soak up excess liquid and all you need is 2 tablespoons :) A little less milk and more thick yogurt works too!
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