Top 5 Benefits of Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are a pretty new breakfast option that has become wildly popular. With busy lifestyles and an increase in wanting to eat healthy, overnight oats is a great option for so many. Even with the ease of preparing, it is still something that needs to take time to get right-for nutrition & flavor. That's why Prept offers overnight oats, and flavors that will have you coming back for more.
Along with amazing flavors, here are the top 4 benefits of overnight oats:
- Convenience. Grab your overnight oats, a spoon and enjoy. Some options are to heat them if you'd like, but the whole idea came about to make things easy. And with our mild climate in San Diego, we don't need a warm bowl of anything, but a nice creamy treat that fits in so well with our laid-back lifestyle.
- High protein & high fiber. Fuel for the day! Oats have a good amount of carbs, which isn't really a bad thing-we get energy from carbs, especially the resistant starch that is in oatmeal. What makes this grain great is that there is a high protein count as well. So you're not getting empty carbs but good simple carbs to start the day and protein to sustain. Soluble fiber, known for years to be heart-healthy, which is the type of fiber that helps absorb more nutrients and improve digestion, is found in oats more than a lot of cereals.
- Cut down on processed foods & preservatives. Many quick breakfasts and premade oatmeals are full of preservatives and ingredients that are aren't easy to pronounce. If you read the label on protein drinks, you'll see you probably need to be a chemist to understand what you're putting into your body. With overnight oats, it can be as simple as oats & milk or yogurt. Flavors are added naturally with Prept's overnight oats, keeping things as real as they should be. Oats are a minimally processed food, whether they're rolled oats, steel cut, or regular, there isn't much done to these grains before they're ready to prepare. Rolled oats are only rolled and nothing else, whereas regular oats are steamed and ground.
- Taste. The result of oats soaking in milk overnight produces a much different texture than cooked oats, being creamier than the softer & more soupy cooked oats or oatmeal. So, adding to the texture with fruits, spices or natural sweeteners like honey makes for a very satisfying morning meal in terms of texture. And the opportunities are endless for what can be done. Just look at some of what our overnight oats are, from favorites like apple pie & pb & j to Oreo & mixed berry. A few breakfasts a week with each flavor gets your day started with good mood food. Never get bored with breakfast and try the best version of the latest sensation, overnight oats!