Has anyone tried the "Oats Overnight"?

[maslex]

So I have seen countless ads for this stuff and I'm just curious how it is. Do you eat/drink it hot/cold? How's the texture?

 

[PollyannaMom]

I'm not a fan of oatmeal, so I haven't tried it myself, but my niece likes it and has mentioned making it that way.

I think the idea is to eat them cold (the "grab and go" factor) but there's no reason you couldn't warm them in the microwave if you wanted.

 

[Her Dotness]

I tried this but found it disgustingly gooey.

When moistened oats sit that long, the starches break down further = gummy and icky, IMO.

I don't care how many recommended berries, nuts, choc chips, etc. are mixed in--clammy and yukky is the result.

It's particularly nasty eaten cold and about as bad warmed a bit because rewarming does nothing to improve the texture.

Don't is my advice.

 

[Disneylover99]

My daughter was on an overnights oat kick for a long time a couple of years ago. She was making it nightly for awhile. It looked gross, but it was surprisingly tasty.

 

[John VN]

So I have seen countless ads for this stuff and I'm just curious how it is. Do you eat/drink it hot/cold? How's the texture?

I've tried doing *Overnight* but prefer cooked. Have found that "MUSH" -- https://eatmush.com/ -- to be very good and a nice value when Publix has a BOGO.

 

[HeatherC]

I love oatmeal but cannot do overnight oats. Yuck. I need it warm and cozy, not cold and mushy.

 

[footballmouse]

I enjoy oatmeal but count me as another one who does not like the overnight oats. Very mushy and the texture was different since the oats aren't cooked.

 

[FrannyFrogs]

I just finished eating my overnight oats this morning! I like them!

 

[princesscinderella]

We like overnight oats a bunch in our house. We always add chia seed and flax to add texture and nutrients to the oats. Typically I use almond milk and I put a 1/4 of a packet of carnation vanilla instant breakfast for a flavor and protein boost. Some of our favorite add in combinations are blueberries and white chocolate chips, strawberries and dark chocolate chips, fried apples chunks and extra cinnamon.

 

[tzolkin]

The texture is going to vary based on what type and brand of oats you use. I know almost all the comments have said it's too mushy, but I have one brand of rolled oats that actually don't get mushy enough so they look and taste uncooked and don't really work for overnight oats.

More work on the front end, but I prefer to cook a big batch of steel cut oats and then re-heat a serving at a time in the morning (add some type of milk before microwaving to loosen it back up to the texture you prefer). Once it's warm you can add your toppings.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Packages look like goo to me, you are brave to try.

 

[TippyThomas]

I don't like them cold so I warm them up in the microwave before eating. I don't eat them for breakfast. I eat them as a treat sometimes. I make them for a while then I'll move on to something else. I swing back to them every now and again, but they aren't a regular item for me.

 

[tzolkin]

Packages look like goo to me, you are brave to try.

I did not realize this was a packaged product. I thought the OP was just asking about making overnight oats.

Looks like it's a dry packet that you mix with milk and refrigerate overnight. Not really sure where the advantage of this is over just mixing up your own from a larger container of dry oats.

 

[TippyThomas]

I did not realize this was a packaged product. I thought the OP was just asking about making overnight oats.

Looks like it's a dry packet that you mix with milk and refrigerate overnight. Not really sure where the advantage of this is over just mixing up your own from a larger container of dry oats.

Yeah, I don't use a prepackaged product. I just make my own with ingredients here at home.

 

[Her Dotness]

Like so many things made better and cheaper from raw ingredients, you can buy packets intended to make overnight oats.

More scary, you can even get a "special" jar with spoon intended for making overnight oats.

Ah, the joy of marketing: Buy stuff you don't need at all for more money than you would otherwise spend.

 

[fla4fun]

I prefer my oats cooked up fresh, nice and piping hot.

 

[tvguy]

Yeah, all the added ingredients would put my off, and Lord, they look like they are expensive.

I just zap my oatmeal with water in the microwave for one minute and 30 seconds and breakfast is served.

 

[tzolkin]

Like so many things made better and cheaper from raw ingredients, you can buy packets intended to make overnight oats.

More scary, you can even get a "special" jar with spoon intended for making overnight oats.

Ah, the joy of marketing: Buy stuff you don't need at all for more money than you would otherwise spend.

Yeah, I've never seen advertising or heard of this product so just checked out the website based on this thread.

I could almost understand the convenience factor for some people if the packages were ready-to-eat. But, if you have to pour it into a bowl or container, add milk, and then refrigerate overnight, it really sounds like exactly the same amount of work as just making regular overnight oats.

 

[happybaker]

I love oatmeal - hot and overnight oats or something more like a muesli. I make it with a few red currants, almonds, a little brown sugar and some nutmeg. To soak, I use a little more oats to milk, so a little over a half cup of oats and a little less than a half cup of milk. I don't like it cold right from the fridge, so I bring it with me to work and have it at my desk. I'll add a few fresh berries when I'm about to eat it.

 

[Imzadi]

The texture is going to vary based on what type and brand of oats you use. I know almost all the comments have said it's too mushy, but I have one brand of rolled oats that actually don't get mushy enough so they look and taste uncooked and don't really work for overnight oats.

Yes, I read steel cut oats are supposed to be good for overnight oats. They are cut thicker and won't mush up as much as thinner cuts.