Healthy & Easy Overnight Oats Recipe (Savory Veggie Twist!)
Overnight Oats with Veggies: A Healthy and Delicious Weight Loss Breakfast
Are you tired of the same old boring breakfast routine? Do you want a delicious meal that's healthy, easy to make, and supports your weight loss goals? Look no further than overnight oats with veggies! This simple dish packs a punch of flavor, nutrition, and convenience.
What Are Overnight Oats?
Overnight oats are a no-cook breakfast option where rolled oats soak overnight in a liquid like milk or yogurt. This softens the oats, creating a creamy, porridge-like texture. They are incredibly versatile and can be customized with endless flavor combinations. In this recipe, we'll take them a step further with the addition of savory vegetables!
Ingredients
- Oats: Use rolled oats for the best texture.
- Vegetables: Get creative! I used carrot, cucumber, cabbage, tomato, spring onion, onion, and beetroot.
- Curd (Yogurt): Adds creaminess and a slightly tangy flavor. Use plain yogurt.
- Spices: Cumin, salt, and pepper add depth and warmth.
- Optional Toppings: Coriander leaves, paneer cubes (for extra protein).
- Tadka: Oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, crushed chili. This simple tempering adds a burst of flavor.
Instructions
- Combine: In a bowl or container, mix oats, vegetables, curd, water, and spices.
- Soak: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Make Tadka: Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then, add curry leaves and crushed chili.
- Finish: Pour the tadka mixture over the soaked oats. Mix well.
- Top and Serve: Garnish with optional toppings like coriander and paneer. Enjoy cold!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Healthy: Packed with fiber from oats, vitamins and minerals from veggies, and protein from yogurt and optional paneer.
- Weight loss friendly: A low-calorie, satisfying meal to keep you feeling full.
- Make-ahead: Perfect for busy mornings, just grab and go!
- Customizable: Experiment with different vegetables, spices, and toppings.
- Delicious: The savory flavors and tadka add a surprising and enjoyable twist.
Tips
- Adjust liquid: If you prefer thicker oats, use less yogurt/water.
- Pre-portion: Prepare individual servings in mason jars for easy on-the-go breakfasts.
- Sweet or savory: The base recipe is versatile. Add fruit and honey for a sweet version.
Give Overnight Oats with Veggies a Try!
Ditch the boring breakfast and try this healthy, delicious, and weight-loss-friendly recipe. Your taste buds and your waistline will thank you! Let me know in the comments what variations you try and how you like it.
Video Recipe
Tired of the same sweet oatmeal routine? It's time to revolutionize your breakfast with a savory twist! Overnight Oats with Veggies are a delicious and surprisingly satisfying way to start your day with a boost of nutrients and flavor. This easy recipe packs in fiber, protein, and a burst of freshness, keeping you full and energized.
- 1 cup Oats
- 1 tbsp Carrot (Minces)
- 1 tbsp Cucumber
- 1/2 cup Cabbage (Minced)
- 1 Tomato (Small)
- 1 tbsp Spring Onion
- 2 tbsp Onion
- 2 cup Curd
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp Pepper Powder
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tsp Beetrrot
- Coriand Leaves
- 75 g Paneer Cubes
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- Curry Leaves
- 1/2 tsp Crushed Chili
Add Oats to a bowl or container, add the vegetables, Curd, water, and Masalas, and Mix well. Refrigerate for 2 hrs or Overnight.
After soaking overnight, Vegetable Oats are ready to serve. Before serving make tadka.
To a tadka pan add oil, Mustard seeds, curry leaves, and crushed chili. Pour the tadka over Oats. Mix well and it's ready to serve. This healthy and easy breakfast recipe helps in weight loss too.