The classic way to prepare most porridges is to cook over low heat, sometimes with pre-soaking the cereal, sometimes with quick cooking (as, for example, with semolina).
You can add or not add additional ingredients to the finished porridge to improve its taste. But in the morning there is so little time, and I so want to sleep an extra 10 minutes before work, that I simply don’t have the energy to cook porridge. The solution is quick “lazy” porridge in jars!
Basic lazy oatmeal recipe
- oatmeal (but not ready-made muesli or instant cereal)
- low-calorie natural yogurt without additives, yogurt or thick kefir
- milk
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, transfer to a jar, close and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This product will last in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
1 can of ready-made oatmeal (400-500 ml) is an ideal portion for one. It is convenient to take it out of the refrigerator and take it with you to the office or the gym.
What is “Lazy Oatmeal in a Jar”
Oatmeal is a healthy and nutritious dish that can be supplemented with various ingredients. But in the morning there is not enough time to cook it. That's why such a lazy recipe appeared: the flakes are prepared cold without cooking.
All you need is to pour liquid over the cereal and leave it to swell for several hours (usually overnight). Due to the fact that no heat treatment occurs, all useful components are preserved in the product.
This breakfast dish without cooking is suitable for vegetarians and raw foodists, those who lead a healthy lifestyle and try to lose extra pounds.
The benefits of such food are that it:
- digests slowly and provides a feeling of fullness;
- promotes weight loss;
- cleanses the intestines, makes them work well;
- it is easy to prepare from simple, affordable products;
- suitable for breakfast or snack;
- Easily adjust calories through supplements and serving size.
Comfortable!
Prepare oatmeal in portions: one jar - one serving.
Nowadays, buying cute dishes with lids is not a problem; they are convenient to take a variety of dishes with you to work or on the road. The main thing is that the spoon fits easily into the neck, and the volume does not exceed 500 ml. By choosing the required container, you can control the weight and calorie content of your breakfast.
You don't have to think that it's not tasty. Lazy oatmeal in a jar has many recipes with a variety of toppings, all of which are added at the same time in the evening. You don’t need to prepare anything in the morning, just shake the jar and that’s it.
Life hacks for beginners
- Milk and yogurt can be replaced with plant-based alternatives, such as coconut, soy or almond. Or replace yoghurt with mashed banana and milk with regular drinking water.
- Want to make your oatmeal sweeter? Banana, raisins or dried apricots will help with this
- If you are preparing lazy oatmeal for the first time, then follow the proportion of 1 part oatmeal to 1 part liquid or puree. In the morning you can always bring the result to the consistency you need.
- Keep in mind that many “superfoods” - such as chia seeds, flaxseed or goji berries, as well as dried fruits, when swollen, absorb a lot of liquid.
Porridge will be healthier if you sweeten it with honey or banana instead of sugar.
Is it possible to reheat oatmeal in a jar?
It is more pleasant to eat porridge from the refrigerator in the summer when it is hot. But if you want something warm, then it is permissible to warm it up. This can only be done if the dishes are made of glass or intended for the microwave.
It is enough to turn on the device for 2-3 minutes at full power. You need to reheat without a lid!
Only porridge with water is fresh. If you add fermented milk products or berries to it, you can easily create a healthy menu for a whole week without repetition.
Oatmeal in a jar requires just a couple of minutes in the evening to mix the ingredients, and in the morning you have a nutritious breakfast ready. We hope our recipes will help diversify your diet. Write in the comments which porridges do you prefer? Share your cooking methods with readers.
Lazy oatmeal with carrots and yogurt
The natural sweetness of carrots and honey keep this porridge from being bland, while the cream cheese and chia seeds turn it into a thick, smooth cream.
- 125 g natural yoghurt
- 1 large carrot
- 2 tbsp. soft cream cheese
- ½ cup oatmeal
- 175 ml milk
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- ½ vanilla pod or 1 sachet vanilla sugar
- 1 tbsp. honey
- handful of raisins
- a pinch of ground cinnamon
- a pinch of salt
1. Grate the carrots on a coarse grater. If using a vanilla bean, cut it in half and scrape out the seeds.
2. Mix all ingredients well in a bowl. Then transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid (you need a 450-500 ml jar), close tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Lazy oatmeal with carrots and yogurt
Lazy oatmeal with strawberries
An absolutely country recipe that can be easily changed according to the season. Are the strawberries gone? Add cherries or blackcurrants. Gooseberries or finely chopped apple will do. And with raspberries or blackberries it will be simply fabulously delicious!
- 125 g low-calorie natural yoghurt
- ½ cup oatmeal
- 175 ml milk
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- ½ vanilla pod or 1 sachet vanilla sugar
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 100 g fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp. soft cream cheese
- ½ lemon
- a pinch of salt
1. Using a fine grater, remove the zest from the lemon and squeeze out the juice. Cut the strawberries into small pieces. If using a vanilla bean, cut it in half and scrape out the seeds.
2. Mix all ingredients well in a bowl. Then transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid (you need a 450-500 ml jar), close tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Lazy oatmeal with strawberries
Which cereal is healthier: choose your favorite porridge
Of course, taste preferences come first.
But each cereal has its own “package” of useful substances that are beneficial to the body.
Video: Lazy porridge from several grains in a jar - a super healthy breakfast
For example…
- Buckwheat (100g/329 kcal). This cereal contains an abundance of calcium and iron, B vitamins, as well as easily digestible proteins (note – it’s not for nothing that in China this porridge is often used to replace meat). Buckwheat is useful for swelling, chronic liver problems, for the prevention of hypertension and heart problems, and even for the prevention of cancer (due to the 8% quercecin in the composition). The cereal helps speed up digestion, and when “soaked” overnight it becomes an ideal “brush” for the intestines for breakfast.
- Corn (100g/325 kcal) . Ideal cereal for normalizing intestinal function, breaking down fat in the body, and preventing dental problems. The composition contains silicon, and one of the advantages is low calorie content.
- Semolina (100g/326 kcal). Useful for everyone who suffers from gastritis and other gastrointestinal diseases. The downside is that it contains gluten, which can wash away calcium.
- Oatmeal, sir (100g/345 kcal). The porridge is very filling and high-calorie, useful for “ulcer sufferers and teetotalers.” Contains a lot of useful substances. Provides a coating effect in the stomach. The perfect start to the day.
- Pearl barley (100g/324 kcal) . Despite its specific taste and not the most appetizing appearance, this porridge is considered one of the healthiest. Barley is ideal for allergy sufferers and people with anemia, it enhances metabolism and promotes weight loss. Contains a huge amount of useful microelements and B vitamins.
- Millet (100g/334 kcal). Very healthy cereal. Millet removes excess salt, water and fat from the body, promotes the regeneration of skin cells, improves the functioning of blood vessels and the heart. The composition contains a lot of vitamin A, magnesium and calcium salts. The downside is that it spoils quickly. If the cereal has turned pale and lost its rich yellow tint, throw it away, it is stale.
- Rice (100 g/323 kcal). Of all the cereals, this porridge takes the longest to prepare. Rice contains a lot of plant proteins. It is easily digestible, removes toxins and excess salt, its decoction is useful for poisoning and stomach diseases, etc.
Healthy and satisfying breakfast options for every day
Lazy oatmeal with pear
Pear is an out-of-season fruit. In summer, use fruits from your own garden, and in winter, fruits from the supermarket or even compote pears will do. Adjust the amount of honey yourself, depending on the sweetness of the pears.
- 125 g low-calorie natural yoghurt
- ½ cup oatmeal
- 175 ml milk
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- ½ vanilla pod or 1 sachet vanilla sugar
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 ripe pear
- a pinch of ground cinnamon
- a pinch of ground cloves
- pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- a pinch of salt
1. Remove skin and seeds from the pear. Cut into small cubes. If using a vanilla bean, cut it in half and scrape out the seeds.
2. Mix all ingredients well in a bowl. Then transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid (you need a 450-500 ml jar), close tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Lazy oatmeal with pear
Delicious additions
We add delicious, aromatic ingredients to the basic recipes - we get a new taste, a new breakfast. The option with apple and cinnamon is very useful: for 2 tablespoons of cereal you will need 1 apple (peeled and cut into slices or cubes) and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Those who love the taste of chocolate will love this oatmeal with banana and cocoa. To a recipe with water, yogurt or cottage cheese, just add 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder and half a banana. You can mash the banana and mix it with the oatmeal-chocolate mixture, or you can put pieces on it.
Citrus lovers will enjoy breakfast with a mix of tangerines, orange and grapefruit. Citrus fruits need to be peeled and white films removed, and the slices cut into small pieces.
Coconut milk and coconut flakes will give your breakfast your favorite coconut flavor. You can pour milk over the cereal, and use the shavings not only as a decoration, but also as an additional ingredient.
Bran added to lazy porridge will make it as healthy as possible. They need to be mixed with cereal and filled with liquid overnight to swell. You can add homemade stevia jam to the oat-bran mixture.
Lazy oatmeal with black currants and walnuts
The recipe was invented “based on” the popular jam recipe, where nuts are added to blackcurrants. The result is a nutritious and healthy dish from all sides.
- 125 g low-calorie natural yoghurt
- ½ cup oatmeal
- 175 ml milk
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- ½ vanilla pod or 1 sachet vanilla sugar
- 2 tbsp. honey
- handful of black currants
- 3-4 walnuts
- a pinch of salt
1. Cut the nuts or crush them in a mortar into fairly large pieces - they should be felt in the porridge. If using a vanilla bean, cut it in half and scrape out the seeds.
2. Mix all ingredients well in a bowl. Then transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid (you need a 450-500 ml jar), close tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Tip: blackcurrants can be replaced with blueberries, reducing the amount of honey
Lazy oatmeal with currants and walnuts
Lazy oatmeal with nut butter and banana
A real vitamin bomb. Urbech and banana are, of course, quite high in calories, but if you have a busy day ahead, you won’t find a better way to “recharge your batteries.”
- 1 medium banana
- ½ cup oatmeal
- 200 ml milk
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- ½ vanilla pod or 1 sachet vanilla sugar
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. peanut butter or urbech
- a pinch of salt
1. Beat half of the banana in a blender into puree, cut the other half into 5 mm cubes. If using a vanilla bean, cut it in half and scrape out the seeds.
2. Mix all ingredients well in a bowl. Then transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid (you need a 450-500 ml jar), close tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Lazy oatmeal with nut butter and banana
When should you eat oatmeal?
You shouldn’t give up this dish altogether, because it can perfectly complement your diet. It's all about timing.
This contradicts everything we were taught since childhood, but the best time for oatmeal is the second half of the day, or rather the late part of it.
Why?
Carbohydrates are converted to glucose in the blood. All this ultimately leads to the production of melatonin, which is responsible for our circadian rhythm and simply promotes healthy sleep.
Therefore, no matter how crazy it may sound, it is best to eat oatmeal in the evening, 4 hours before bedtime.
