Overnight Sensations Why overnight oats should be your go-to breakfast BY KAI OLIVER-KURTIN
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ince lunch and dinner are known to take a bit of planning and prep, no-hassle breakfasts made ahead of time are the secret to low-stress morning routines. It’s no wonder overnight oats, chia puddings, granola parfaits, and other quick breakfast recipes are in demand for those on the go. “Oats are so versatile,” says Kris Schlesser, founder of LuckyBolt, a local farm-to-front-door meal prep service that offers overnight oats and housemade granola as part of its weekly menu. “With overnight oats, the texture is more complex since they’re not cooked over heat, which can cause them to be sticky and homogeneous. The preparation of overnight oats gives you a rich, creamy texture, and the oats have a bit more chew,” explains Schlesser. He says oats are trending right now because they’re healthy, and people are typically receptive to taking care of their bodies. “People will do the right thing if you make it easy for them—that’s our motto at LuckyBolt,” he says. “After everyone was done overindulging at the beginning of the pandemic, I think they thought it was time to balance things out a bit more at home.” Ready to make your own nutritious overnight oats? Follow this recipe from LuckyBolt.
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L U C K Y B O LT ’ S H O M E M A D E OAT M I L K Makes 5 pints oat milk
1 cup rolled oats 4 cups water 1¼ teaspoons salt Optional flavorings (see below) Soak oats in water for 1 to 2 hours. Transfer to a high-speed blender, along with salt and optional flavors (see below), and blend into a smooth, homogeneous consistency. There’s no need to strain this mixture. Oat milk pro tip: If in a hurry, simply add dry oats and water to the blender without soaking and you will still get a good result. The mixture is a bit smoother if you allow the oats to hydrate before blending. Also, flex this oat milk recipe with preferred sweeteners or flavors and make it your own.
Citrus Spice Oat Milk Flavoring ½ teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon orange zest
Cinnamon Vanilla Oat Milk Flavoring 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
