Try this Moose Tracks Overnight Oats recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 69.9572134896149 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 21.327114150577 g
- Fiber 14.2775716718314 g
- Protein 15.5365958711279 g
- Saturated Fat 4.29530456156826 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (122g)
- Sodium 32.8164249961573 mg
- Sugar 55.6796418177834 g
- Trans Fat 1.78467963244795 g
- Calories 525 calories
Step-by-step
- Place all ingredients in a medium-size tupperware and mix until combined.
- Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight!
- In the morning, check the consistency of your oats. If you like things a little less thick, add a few more tablespoons of milk. Then, swirl with fudge and top with Healthy Cookie Dough Bites.
- Mix together all ingredients in a small bowl.
Rolled oats do the primary heavy lifting in this jar by absorbing liquid without turning into total mush. Their flattened surface area allows starch molecules to hydrate evenly over several hours. Steel-cut grains remain too dense for this cold absorption method. Instant varieties break down past the point of structural integrity.
Chia seeds act as the secondary gelling agent. They absorb up to twelve times their weight in liquid. This creates a viscous matrix that suspends the oats rather than letting them sink to the bottom of the container. Whisking them thoroughly prevents clumping during the hydration phase.
Cold storage requires a minimum of two hours in an environment held at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Leaving the mixture covered for up to twelve hours yields optimal softening. Check the viscosity upon waking. Thin out overly dense mixtures by folding in additional milk one tablespoon at a time.
Fat from the coconut oil and almond butter solidifies slightly when chilled. This physical change coats the palate differently than room-temperature emulsions. Consume the mixture within twenty-four hours to maintain the intended contrast between the softened grain base and any added toppings.
