Q: What oats to use for overnight oats?

ROLLED OATS! As mentioned before, rolled oats (aka old-fashioned oats ) are the best type of oats to use in overnight oats. They can be soaked without getting mushy, they hold a chewy texture in which you can still feel the grains. Instant or quick oats are too finely processed and will disappear into the liquid. That will in turn give you a wet and soggy result. Not what we want. Steel-cut oats on the other hand are thickly chopped oat kernels. They usually have to be cooked and are not appropriate for soaked overnight oats.

Question 1

What oats to use for overnight oats?

Accepted Answer

ROLLED OATS! As mentioned before, rolled oats (aka old-fashioned oats) are the best type of oats to use in overnight oats. They can be soaked without getting mushy, they hold a chewy texture in which you can still feel the grains.

Instant or quick oats are too finely processed and will disappear into the liquid. That will in turn give you a wet and soggy result. Not what we want.

Steel-cut oats on the other hand are thickly chopped oat kernels. They usually have to be cooked and are not appropriate for soaked overnight oats.

Question 2

Can I omit the chia seeds in overnight oats?

Accepted Answer

You can, but to keep a thick and rich consistency, decrease the amount of milk by 85ml / 1/3 cup per serving.

Question 3

Can I make Raffaello overnight oats without coconut milk?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use other types of milk such as cow milk, almond milk, oat milk, etc. However, the coconut flavor may be slightly milder.

Question 4

What are the benefits of overnight oats?

Accepted Answer

Oats are a great source of fibre and protein but overnight oats actually have even more benefits than cooked oats. Soaking them allows the starch to break down helping the oats to absorb more nutrients. The soaking process also reduces the natural acid present in the oats. Hence overnight oats encourage better absorption of nutrients and easier digestion for your body.

Question 5

Can I use quick/instant oats to make overnight oats?

Accepted Answer

This is not recommended. Quick or instant oats will give you a mushy consistency.

Question 6

Can I use plain Greek yogurt to make this raffaello overnight oats?

Accepted Answer

You can, but for this particular recipe, in which coconut is the star flavor, I would still recommend using coconut Greek yogurt. If you use plain yogurt, you will lose most of the coconut taste.

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