How to Make 21 Day Fix Overnight Oats + Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How do you measure oatmeal on 21 day fix? ›

Granola, muesli, and oatmeal requirements

Cooked you just use your yellow container to measure it into your bowl it is as simple as that. But if you want to measure it dry either to use dry or just cooking 1 serving, then you use your Blue container to measure it. 1B of dry oats will yield 1Y of cooked ones.

Add Twice as Much Milk as Oats

Whether you prefer whole milk, rice milk or coconut milk, you can use it. Just make sure to add twice as much milk as oats. Note: You can also use whey, buttermilk or thinned yogurt for a tangier flavor.

There are many different sizes of Mason Jars out there, but I prefer these small, half pint jars for overnight oats because they fit the 21 Day Fix serving size for oats perfectly. If you use bigger jars, you will have a lot of extra space, but it will still work just fine!

How Long Do Overnight Oats Last? We recommend storing overnight oats in the refrigerator in airtight containers for up to five days. That means if you're meal-prepping on Sunday, you can make a work week's worth of overnight oats and not have to think about breakfast again until Saturday.

To measure oats, use the same spoon & level method that you use for flour. Whole oats and quick oats are different and depend on the cut of the oat. I most often use old-fashioned whole rolled oats in recipes like granola, oatmeal bars, and oatmeal cookies.

As Best points out, "some of the worst ingredients that are mistakenly added to healthy overnight oat recipes include chocolate sauce, sugar, syrup, and dried fruit."

If you don't add enough liquid, your oats will be dry and clumpy in the morning, making them less enjoyable to eat. Make sure to add enough milk or yogurt to fully cover your oats and give them a creamy consistency.

Milk: You can make overnight oats with any kind of milk — dairy or non-dairy. If using non-dairy milk, it's best to stick with unsweetened. Greek yogurt: Not only does Greek yogurt make overnight oats more filling, but it also gives the oats a super-creamy texture.

A study reports that a single 21-Day Fix round lasting three weeks can help participants lose up to 15 lbs. This may be a high estimate that by no means applies to men and women of all body types, ages, and fitness levels. Most people consider a weight loss of 1 to 3 lbs each week to be safe and reasonable.

Can you eat bananas on 21 day fix? ›

21 Day Fix Container Cheat Sheet:

Purple Container: Fruits like blueberries, strawberries, mango, and banana. Red Container: Proteins like chicken breast, salmon, eggs, and tempeh. Yellow Container: Carbohydrates like sweet potato, brown rice, tortillas, whole-wheat bread, and wine (yes, wine!).

I use potatoes as my yellow container pretty often. Yes, I am a potato addict and happy that the 21 Day Fix lets me enjoy them! Recipes like potato salad, mashed potatoes, potato-green bean salad are some of my favorites! I have even perfected a crispy french fry recipe too!

Mason jars are one of the most popular containers for overnight oats, but they're certainly not the only option. Many people like these jars because they're inexpensive, but there are plenty of other containers that work just as well, including all of the products I've recommended above.

Overnight oats are perfectly safe to be eaten every day. You may even eat them every morning if you like. However, some say that they feel oats give them digestive issues; overnight oats are not unsafe for those without medical conditions that affect digestion.

In a large glass jar, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup or honey, chia seeds, vanilla cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir well to make sure all the ingredients are combined. Cover with a lid and place in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, remove from the refrigerator and stir.

Measuring granulated or powdered sugar, corn meal, wheat germ and oats Spoon into drying measuring cup and level even with the top of a cup with a metal spatula. Measuring brown sugar and vegetable shortening Firmly pack into dry measuring cup, then level even with the top of the cup with a metal spatula.

The best way to get the most accurate and consistent food measurement is to weigh and log foods before cooking. Most whole foods like whole grains, lean proteins and vegetables typically come uncooked and are calculated for nutrition when uncooked.

Oat servings are measured both by weight (as in grams) and volume (as in cups). While oat serving sizes measure similarly across the board in terms of weight — around 40 grams — their amount of dry volume ranges from 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup per serving.