WW Recipe of the Day: WW Easy Healthy Trail Mix Overnight Oats
(284 calories | 8 8 4 myWW *SmartPoints value per serving)
Today I'm sharing a recipe for one of my favorite fast, healthy, no-cook breakfast options: easy trail mix overnight oats.
Prepping breakfast the night before is a great way to avoid feeling rushed in the morning. Ready to grab-and-go, these overnight oats will keep you satisfied and energized till lunchtime.
How Many Points are Oats on Weight Watchers?
- ¼ cup dry uncooked steel cut oats has
4 4 0 myWW *SmartPoints value per serving - ½ cup dry uncooked old-fashioned or quick cooking oats has
4 4 0 myWW *SmartPoints value per serving
How Do Overnight Oats Work?
When it comes to fast, healthy breakfast options, it's hard to beat overnight oats, which are basically uncooked oats that are combined with a liquid—usually milk, or milk alternative like almond milk or coconut milk, or yogurt. Left in the fridge overnight, the oats soak up the liquid and become soft, without cooking.
The trickiest part is getting the oats to liquid ratio to your liking. Too little liquid and the oats will be stiff and thick; too little and they'll be runny.
Most people prefer a 1:1 to 2:1 ratio of liquid to milk. You may have to experiment to discover what you like best.
I'm happiest with about 1.5 milk to oats which means for every ½ cup of oats, I add about ¾ cup milk.
What Kind of Oats Are Best for Overnight Oats?
You can soak pretty much any variety of oats, although quick cook or rolled oats are often preferred because they absorb the liquid faster than say, steel cut oats, which will remain very chewy.
Many believe that old-fashioned rolled oats are the best, providing a creamy, smooth texture with just the right amount of chew.
What Size Jar Should I Use for Overnight Oats?
Any jar or container can be used to make overnight oats. I prefer half-pint (8-ounce) Mason jars (affiliate link), which provide good portion control for me.
If you want a heartier breakfast or a double batch, pint size (16-ounce) Mason jars will work well.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Recipe for Trail Mix Overnight Oats?
According to my calculations, each serving has 284 calories and:
8 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
8 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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How To Make Gluten-Free Trail Mix Overnight Oats?
This recipe couldn't be simpler. Just gather your ingredients:
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 packet no-calorie sweetener (like Truvia (affiliate link))
- ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp. cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon raisins, chopped (I used dried cranberries)
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1-½ teaspoons mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Stir everything together in a jar or bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. That's all there is to it.
Skinny overnight oats ingredients: rolled oats, unsweetened almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon, craisins, sliced almonds, truvia (affiliate link), mini chocolate chips
Substitutions and Variations:
No unsweetened almond milk? Use whatever milk or milk alternative you prefer. A combination of yogurt and milk works too.
No raisins? Use whatever chopped dried fruit you prefer in place of the raisins: dried cranberries, apricots, dates, cherries, etc.
No sliced almonds? Use whatever sliced and/or chopped nuts you like: walnuts, pecans, peanuts, etc.
Other? Substitute 2 tablespoons granola or trail mix for the raisins, almonds and chocolate chips
Additions? shredded coconut, chia seeds, protein powder, cocoa powder, peanut butter powder (affiliate link), mashed banana
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Trail Mix Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 packet non-calorie sweetener (I used Truvia)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon raisins, chopped (I used craisins)
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1-½ teaspoons mini semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, combine almond milk, oats, sweetener, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in raisins, almonds and chocolate chips.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, until oats are soft and have absorbed most of the liquid. Stir and add more milk if they are too stiff for your liking.
Recipe Notes
Substitutions and Variations:
No unsweetened almond milk? Use whatever milk or milk alternative you prefer. A combination of yogurt and milk works too. No raisins? Use whatever chopped dried fruit you prefer in place of the raisins: dried cranberries, apricots, dates, cherries, etc. No sliced almonds? Use whatever sliced and/or chopped nuts you like: walnuts, pecans, peanuts, etc. Other? Substitute 2 tablespoons granola or trail mix for the raisins, almonds and chocolate chips Additions? shredded coconut, chia seeds, protein powder, cocoa powder, peanut butter powder, mashed banana 8 *SmartPoints (Green plan) 8 *SmartPoints (Blue plan) 4 *SmartPoints (Purple plan) 7 *PointsPlus (Old plan)Recipe source: Winter 2020 Hungry Girl Magazine (affiliate link)
*PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
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