Poi Overnight Oats came about when I really loved eating and feeding my baby poi with mashed apple banana. It was so thick and sweet, and I was so happy that I didn’t have to add spoonful’s of sugar to make my poi palatable. What made me not so happy was slow digestion the next day. Overnight oats became the answer to make things move a lot faster.
What makes this dish so great?
This dish is mostly made of things you might already have in your pantry: bananas, honey, oats, some type of milk. The one that will be elusive for most is the poi. It’s easy to get in Hawaii, available in other islands and places in tropical climates, but much harder outside of that. Luckily, poi freezes well so you might be able to have a friend hook you up with some when they come visit you from Hawaii. Taro Brand also has poi powder available for sale that you just mix with water. If you try it, let me know how it is!
If you have the 3-pound bag from the warehouse store, use what you need for your party but save some for overnight oats! Make sure that you eat the oats by the second day before the poi starts to ferment so much that the oats get that fizzy taste. But, if you love sour poi, go ahead and let it sit in the fridge for up to 4 or 5 days
Poi Health Benefits
Poi, which is made by pounding cooked taro, has lots of vitamins and minerals. There’s a lot of iron in taro, so you spinach haters should give this a try. It’s high in potassium, which helps to keep your blood pressure down and prevent chronic heart problems. This starchy plant also has carbohydrates that are a resistant starch that can help to keep blood sugar levels down. The antioxidants that make the purple color in the taro root can help fight against free radicals that might impact aging and could increase the likelihood of getting cancer. What’s not to like about taro and poi?
Looking for other no-cook breakfast recipes? You’ll be glad to have one less thing to do during the busy holiday season with these recipes.
Poi Overnight Oats
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Large bowl or large glass container with lid
Ingredients
- 1 cup poi (about ½ pound)
- 2 apple bananas or 1 over ripe banana
- ⅛ cup honey (2 tablespoons)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk of choice
Instructions
- Put poi and apple bananas in a large bowl or glass container. Mash the apple bananas and incorporate them into the poi, leaving some small chunks of banana.
- Add honey and mix until combined.
- Add oats and milk. Gently mix until the poi is thinned out and incorporated into the milk.
- Cover and put the bowl or glass container in the fridge overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- Stir the mixture and serve in medium bowls. Feel free to top with toasted coconut or walnuts for texture or chopped prunes for sweetness and to help with digestion.
