In a minute, I will tell you how to make overnight rolled oats oatmeal, that will only take minutes to prepare and be as delicious as can be.
Certainly, buckle your seat belt, and lets dive in!
Benefits:
First of all, oats that are freshly picked and unprocessed are not edible because they are typically wrapped in a hard husk. Of course, in order to eat the oat, the husk must be removed. Now, this leaves us with the groat, which is also known as a whole oat. Did you know that all oats originate from groats? The difference between steel cut oats, rolled oats, and instant oats is in the amount of processing that takes place and how fast they cook.
Oats are a good source of fiber. However, there are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber, like beta-glucan, lowers total cholesterol and dense LDL/bad cholesterol particles, along with blood glucose levels. We can find soluble fiber in oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, plus some fruit and vegetables. The other type of fiber is insoluble, which scrapes and cleans out the digestive tract. We can find insoluble fiber in whole grains, wheat bran, and vegetables. Comparatively, both types of fibers are needed for gut health.
Moreover, oats are naturally gluten-free. Uniquely, rolled oats make a delicious overnight rolled oats oatmeal.
Ingredients:
- 1 c organic rolled oats
- 1 tbsp organic chia seeds
- 1 tbsp cinnamon powder
- 1 banana, ripe & mashed
- 1 c cashew milk (or your favorite plant-based milk)
Method:
- Mix all ingredients together with a spoon
- Cover jar with lid
- Keep in fridge until morning
Topping Ideas:
- nuts, soaked/drained/rinsed well
- hemp seeds
- pumpkin seeds
- wild blueberries
- raspberries (or your favorite fruit)
- raw honey or maple syrup
Bless your food and enjoy!
Good To Know:
Always choose organic and non-GMO oats.
If you try this recipe, I would love to hear your thoughts.
Oh, and please tell me what you used for your toppings!
Much Love,
Cami
References:
Book: Health Benefits of Oats, 2015, M. Usman, John Davidson. Mendon Cottage Books
Cholesterol-lowering effects of oat Beta-glucan, Nutrition Reviews, Volume 69, Issue 6, 1 June 2011, Pages 299–309, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2011.00401.x Published: 01 June 2011
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002136.htm
Oats: Versatile Whole-Grain Goodness by Berkeley Wellness