Dave’s Naturals: Overnight Oats Review + Giveaway
If there is one time of day that I do not like it is the mornings. Most of my mornings consist of making my husband lunch and getting him off to work, cleaning the litter box from the night, feeding our cats, and getting myself ready for my day blogging. Time goes quick, and despite the time I wake-up, I am always in a hurry to do what needs to be done before my morning slips away.
If there is one thing that I often forget to do is to eat breakfast. I am always looking for an easier way to give me the start to my day that I desperately need that will save me time.
When I was approached with the opportunity to give a new breakfast offering from Dave’s Naturals I decided to go for it. When I head that I was the 5th package shipped and one of few people outside the company I was immediately intrigued. The new product is Overnight Oats and the basic idea is that you add the milk to cup the night before, store in the fridge, and in the morning you will have a softened oats to eat.
The products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Dave’s Naturals.
I received a cup of each of Dave’s Naturals Overnight Oats flavors. Each one contains organic whole grain oats, organic cane sugar, chia seeds, oat bran and natural flavors in addition to the following in each flavor –
Blueberry Almond Vanilla Overnight Oats – This is a simple combination of blueberries, almonds, and Sea Salt. The blueberries were throughout the oats and were of a nice sweetness without being overpowering.
Cinnamon Raisin Overnight Oats – As the ingredients imply, this has raisins, cinnamon and sea salt. The raisins were plentiful and tasty a nice treat in the bites.
Apple Nut Overnight Oats – A combination of sweet apples, cinnamon, almonds and Sea Salt round out this cup. The apples throughout the oats were not overly sweet, but good throughout.
Mixed Berry Overnight Oats – This is loaded with fruit including blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and almonds. My first impression of this cup was that I was surprised how many fruits were included, each bite it seemed like I had a fruit or two.
While this can be set in the fridge overnight, if you happen to forget, you have the option to add your milk, and then pop them in the microwave for 2 minutes. I tried the Blueberry Almond as an overnight oat, and then the Apple Nut as an “immediate” oat and both were good. I would recommend to let them sit overnight as this is their true purpose, but both ways were good.
Each of these cups have 8 to 9 grams of protein (depending on flavor) and 6 Grams of Fiber and are made in the USA. These have a different texture than cooked oats and so they are soft and creamy. The flavors of the oats, dried fruit, and cinnamon mix and mingle overnight and make them really flavorful. These are certified gluten-free and will be made in the USA.
These are not yet available in stores, and with the Overnight Oats on Kickstarter they are looking for the funding to make these in large batch quantities on the production line and bring costs down.
I am eager for these to be available to the masses, and I think that they are an easy way to get your breakfast and nutrients ready for you in the morning. I think that everyone will love these, including you – give them a try!
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Learn more about Overnight Oats on Kickstarter!
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See my previous review of Dave’s Gourmet Pasta Sauces
Click here to learn more about Dave’s Gourmet
The best tip I’ve ever gotten was to drink a big glass of water first thing in the morning to re-hydrate yourself after sleep!
my best tip is to eat breakfast
My favorite morning tip is squeeze yourself a glass of fresh orange juice.
Never ever skip breakfast!
Get up before everyone else. Have at least one cup of coffee by yourself to gather your thoughts and plans for the day.
Use a coffee pot with a timer so your coffee will be hot and waiting for you as soon as you get up.
Arise slowly
My tip is to eat a healthy breakfast. Protein is essential !!
Eating breakfast is my favorite morning thing to do. I also like to get as much ready the night before as I can.
“What is your favorite morning tip?” I recommend sleeping in.
I like to dance to some music, I love it! Thank you so much.
My favorite morning tip is to go for a run
I always set up my coffee maker and set the timer the night before. I can’t make coffee before I’ve had my coffee!
Drink coffee asap!
Always drink water before breakfast so you can get your system running!
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Have your breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day.
Eat a balanced breakfast.
Eat a healthy breakfast to start your day dont overload on sugar
My morning tip is to wake up with a positive attitude for the day and also have a cup of tea!
Have everything ready the night before so it’s a easy smooth morning.
Drink lots of coffee, haha 😉
I get up before the kids so I have a moment to drink a cup of coffee
Eat a well balanced breakfast to start the day!
Forget about yesterday and start the morning fresh and new.
Coffee!
Mt favorite morning tip is to drink plenty of fluids and always eat breakfast.
My best tip is to never skip breakfast!
I get up earlier than every one else to get myself and breakfast ready.
My favorite morning tip is to give yourself plenty of time to get ready, you’ll have a much less stressful day.
My favorite too is to have everything ready to go the night begore.
Well actually I like to soak overnight oats or muesli to have ahead start, like these!
Wake up happy! 🙂 The Blueberry Vanilla Almond sounds scrumptious. Thanks.
Have your clothes pressed and ready in the morning.
I love oatmeal and would really like to try these flavors.
I always take my vitamins first thing in the morning
I would say plan out your clothes the night before.
Start out your day with a cup of coffee.
Always have a good breakfast. It really starts your day off right.
Tell yourself it is a new day to start fresh