Overnight Soaked vs Cooked Oats: If you are on a weight loss mission, you must have understood the importance of a healthy diet and when it comes to a healthy breakfast, oats are one of the most preferred options.

Oats are not only delicious but they are also rich in fiber, protein, and nutrients, which can help in weight loss, but the question arises how is it more beneficial to eat oats – soaked overnight (overnight oats) or cooked? Let's find out.

1) Overnight Oats
To make overnight oats, oats are soaked overnight in milk, yogurt, or any plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat milk). There is no need to cook it, because which its nutrients are completely safe.

Benefits of overnight oats:
It contains a high amount of soluble fiber (beta-glucan), which keeps the stomach full for a long time and prevents overeating.

There is no need to cook, so the nutrients are not destroyed and it gets ready quickly.
If you soak it in curd, it is great for your digestive system.
A great way to have a healthy breakfast in the morning without wasting time.
Being low-calorie, high-fiber, and high-protein, it helps in weight loss.

Disadvantages:
Some people do not like its cold texture. Some people may have difficulty digesting raw oats.
Also read- These foods contain more probiotics than curd, eating them daily will improve digestion.

2) Cooked oats
Cooked oats are prepared by boiling them in milk or water. This is the traditional method and it is eaten hot.
Benefits of cooked oats:
Cooking softens the oats, making them light for the stomach.
A hot breakfast helps keep the body warm from inside during the cold season.
While cooking, cinnamon, honey, nuts or fruit flavors can be added to it in a better way.

Energy booster: It gives instant energy to the body, which helps it stay active throughout the day.

Disadvantages:
Cooking may reduce some nutrients. It takes a little more time to prepare.

Which oats are better for weight loss?

If we talk about weight loss, both oats are rich in fiber and nutrition, but overnight oats are considered more beneficial because-

They retain more fiber and nutrients.

After eating them, the stomach remains full for a long time, which prevents overeating.

They contain probiotics (if soaked in curd), which improve digestion.

They get ready quickly and are perfect for on-the-go breakfast.

How to make perfect overnight oats?

If you want to try overnight oats for weight loss, then you can make it in this easy way.

Ingredients:

½ cup rolled oats

½ cup milk or yogurt

1 tsp chia seeds

½ banana (mashed) or 1 tsp honey

1 pinch cinnamon

Chopped nuts or fresh fruits (for topping)

How to make:

Mix all the ingredients well in a jar or bowl.

Cover it and refrigerate it overnight (at least 6-8 hours).

Serve it in the morning with fresh fruits or nuts and enjoy.

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