Healthy Oreo Overnight Oats
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This is most certainly an exciting twist to the ordinary overnight oats and can serve as a snack or breakfast.
If you love oreo cookies then you should certainly give this recipe a try .
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Why you will love healthy oreo overnight oats
- It has Oreos in it!
- Quick and easy to make.
- Simple ingredients needed.
- Serves various purposes; breakfast, snack, lunch etc.
- Can be made ahead of time for when you need something quick to go.
- Combines healthy and fun in one bite.
- Has a million ways to spruce it up.
- If you like oat recipes, be sure to check out Baked oats recipe no banana
Ingredients needed to make healthy oreo overnight oats
- Oats – rolled oats are the best for this recipe, instant or steel cut are too rough to use.
- Oreos – it isn’t oreo overnight oats without the oreos.
- Yogurt – adds a very creamy and rich texture
- Milk – use any type of milk that you like i.e dairy milk, oat milk, almond milk.
- Chia Seeds– this will amp up the fiber and healthy fats. White or black chia seeds can do.
- Maple Syrup
Kitchen equipment needed
- Rolling pin and bag – to crush up the oreo cookies.
- Mason jar – to conveniently store the healthy oreo overnight oats.
- Mixing bowl – you will need this to mix in all the ingredients.
How to make healthy oreo overnight oats
Put the oreo cookies in a bag and crash them up with a rolling pin.
Then in a bowl, put all the dry ingredients; crashed oats, rolled oats and the chia seeds. Add in the yogurt, milk and maple syrup. Mix well until everything is nice and coated.
Pour this mixture into a mason jar and store in the fridge overnight or for a minimum of 5 hours.
Remove the oreo oats mixture and add topping of your choice.
Enjoy.
Serving suggestions for healthy oreo overnight oats
You can customize healthy oreo overnight oats in numerous way.
Some examples include;
- Add chia or hemp seeds
- Slice and top it up with some fresh berries like blueberries
- Love nuts? Add your favorite kind.
- Add protein powder to increase the protein percentage
- Coconut
- Honey or maple syrup
- Yogurt
Extra tips for making healthy overnight oats
- Do overmix the wet and dry ingeredients to keep the oreo cookie pieces.
- You can substitute dairy milk for any other type of milk like oat milk.
- You can always add a bit more milk if the mixture is too thick.
- Substitute oreo cookies for any other kind of cookies you love.
- This is best when you keep it in the fridge overnight.
STORAGE TIPS
Store Oreo overnight oats in an airtight container for about 2 days in the fridge.
RECIPE FAQS
Is eating overnight oats everyday healthy?
Oreo overnight oats should be eaten once in a while but regular oats are perfectly safe to be eaten every day.
Is overnight oats better with milk or yogurt?
It depends with what your concerns and preferences are. Yogurt add a more creamy texture and makes the oats more filling.
Can I use water instead of milk?
Yes.
Can I heat up overnight oats?
Even though overnight oats are best when cold, you can always heat them up.
Healthy Oreo Overnight Oats
Description
This is most certainly an exciting twist to the ordinary overnight oats and can serve as a snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Put the oreo cookies in a bag and crash them up with a rolling pin.
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Then in a bowl, put all the dry ingredients; crashed oats, rolled oats and the chia seeds. Add in the yogurt, milk and maple syrup. Mix well until everything is nice and coated.
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Pour this mixture into a mason jar and store in the fridge overnight or for a minimum of 5 hours.
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Remove the oreo oats mixture and add topping of your choice.
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Enjoy!
