Easy Peasy Overnight *Instant* Oatmeal
3 c. organic whole oats
3 c. warm water
3 oz. cultured buttermilk
1 t. sea salt
1 t. cinnamon
3/4 c. real maple syrup
Before bed, measure oats, water, buttermilk, sea salt, cinnamon, and maple syrup into a medium sauce pan. Stir. Put on the lid. Finis. I told you it was easy peasy. :)
In the morning, simply turn the heat on medium low and give it a stir while the oats warm up. Serve with milk or cream for a quick and easy deliciously healthy breakfast.
Bon appetit!
So, just because I think this is so cool, before posting this I thought I'd do a google search to see if I could find the inspiration for this recipe and lo and behold, I found it over at Kelly the Kitchen Kop. Thanks, Kelly! And while you're there, you can read about why it's important to soak your oats. :)
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~Lisa
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I've done something similar, except, I've used yogurt instead of buttermilk.
ReplyDeleteWe've tried yogurt, too, but my family thinks it's too tart that way!
DeleteI have soaked my oats, but alas, my children do not like the texture at all :( But I do remember how delicious it is :) mb
ReplyDeleteToo bad, Maria. Maybe you could make a small batch for yourself. :)
DeleteDo you think this would work for baked oatmeal, too?
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine why not! Let me know if you give it a try! :)
DeleteI'll try it and let you know. Maybe soak them overnight covered in the frig.
DeletePlease do let me know; I'd like to try your recipe, Shara if you'd be willing to share. :)
DeleteSounds soooooooooo yummy! Did you all get anymore snow? I forgot to ask yesterday. Well, today I am going to master short rows on hubby's sweater. I posted about just before I headed over here. [o=
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday my friend
Blessings and ((HUGS))
-Mary
No, no more snow, but they are predicting more later this week. :) Happy knitting! Hope you'll share a photo of that sweater once it's finished!
DeleteThanks for stopping by. So far I've forgotten to do this two nights but hopefully I'll remember tomorrow night. {I know better than to try a new recipe on a Sunday morning when things are crazy enough!}
ReplyDeleteSarah, if your family winds up liking this oatmeal, you'll find it to be the simplest of Sunday morning b'fasts! Blessings, ~Lisa :)
DeleteI think I found a place to get raw milk so I may have whey soon! Hurray! This is a great no cook recipe! I do have some plain kefir and oatmeal is a fav here so I will try that.
ReplyDeleteYou can do similar with rolled or even whole wheat but the wheat needs to simmer all night in the crockpot if left as berries... note on wheat berries, you may not need to sweeten! Try it and see!
~Teri
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Hi Terri. I have a very large thermos (with glass insert) for the wheat. I put 2 cups (or less) in it the night before with boiling water added to the top. It's all ready to go in the morning.
DeleteBirdie
We do something similar every night, except we just soak the oats in water and apple cider vinegar, then add organic sugar, coconut oil or butter, salt and cinnamon after it cooks. So yummy and my children love it!
ReplyDeleteNaomi, thanks for visiting and for leaving your method here for all to try! I'm going to try this soaking method tonight and will leave a comment tomorrow sharing how we all liked it. :) Blessings! ~Lisa
DeleteSo I found a source of raw milk! I am so excited. I have not made up any butter milk or sour cream or anything yet but I strained some yogurt into labneh and am using the cultured raw whey from that and cqant wait to wake up to a ready made sunday breakfast! it even beats steel cut oats or whole wheat berries overnight in the crockpot for sustainability )yay for the pwr bill!)
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Glad you found a source for raw milk, Teri! So nice to nourish our families with pure, unadulterated milk as nature intended. :) Blessings! ~Lisa
DeleteIf I took out the maple syrup altogether what should I add to the recipe to balance the liquid that would be lost? Perhaps just add some regular milk or some applesauce? We typically use sliced bananas to sweeten our oatmeal. We are trying to cut down on our sugar intake and 3/4 cup of maple syrup sounds like a lot. Thanks, Eileen
ReplyDeleteAnon, I think you could simply omit the maple syrup here and then make your substitutions/additions in the a.m. I suggest doing a trial run using a small amount of oats and buttermilk first, although I really do think it would turn out fine. Please let me know how it goes! Blessings, ~Lisa :)
DeleteAbout how many servings does this make? We've got 9 eaters (and one nurser!), almost all boys (1 girl & me!)
ReplyDeleteAnon, Oh my. This recipe feeds our family of four and leaves a little leftover for reheating the next morning or to bake some muffins with. How many cups of oats do you normally cook for your family? I'd use that as a guide, but I'm thinking you'd likely need to at least double this recipe. Hope that helps! ~Lisa :)
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