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Tomato savoury overnight oats made with passata {Gluten Free, Vegan}

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Published on July 24, 2018 by Helen Best-Shaw 24 Comments
Last Updated on March 2, 2020

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Two blue potter bowls of savoury overnight oats made wtih passata. One bowl is garnished with ham, a hard boiled egg and basil. the other has avocado and a sliced pickle. Text overlay reads Tomato overnight oats.

A grab-and-go breakfast with a difference: savoury overnight oats with rich flavour from a quality tomato passata, and added natural sweetness from grated carrot and apple. Gluten Free, Vegan and Paleo adaptable.

Two bowls of savoury tomato overnight oats. In the foreground, the dish is topped with a quartered boiled egg and slices of air-dried ham. The bowl in the background is topped with sliced avocado and pickled cucumber.

Overnight oats really hit my breakfast target.  Preparing breakfast in the evening saves time in the morning and I can just grab and go.   Overnight oats are endlessly variable but this tomato version is an easy way to add that all important extra veg (tomato, celery, cucumber and carrot) to your first meal of the day.

These veggie packed tomato savoury overnight oats are made by soaking in passata rather than the more traditional fruit juice, dairy or non-dairy milk, and can be easily garnished to suit all tastes and diets.

Two bowls of savoury tomato overnight oats in blue bowls. One topped with sliced avocados and pickled cucumbers, the other with air-dried ham slices and a quartered boiled egg.

Passata is a tomato sauce made from sieved but uncooked tomatoes, and really shows the quality of the raw ingredients.  To get the best results and flavours you want to use a premium passata such as Mutti; the difference between brands can be vast, and buying the best simple ingredients really does pay dividends in terms of quality and flavour.

Everything You Need To Know

  • How do I make tomato savoury overnight oats with passata?
  • How can I garnish tomato savoury overnight oats made with passata?
  • How can I make vegan tomato savoury overnight oats?
  • Can I make gluten free tomato savoury overnight oats?
  • Why you should use a high quality passata in tomato savoury overnight oats
  • Tomato Savoury overnight oats made with Passata {Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free}
  • Herbert the Hound
  • Love canned tomatoes? Find lots of fuss free easy recipes using tinned tomatoes here …

How do I make tomato savoury overnight oats with passata?

First, as always, I find things much easier if I assemble all my ingredients.

Trim the celery. With a power blender (if you have one), or using a stick blender, blend the passata with celery and cucumber. If using a stick blender, it’s best to cut the celery into small pieces.

A top down shot of the ingredients of savoury tomato overnight oats: Mutti tomato passata, an apple, cucumber, carrot, celery and jumbo rolled oats.

Second, peel and grate the apple and carrot.

A top down view of a brown pottery bowl containing rolled jumbo oats next grated carrot and apple on a white porcelain square.

Third, mix oats, carrot, apple and stir in the tomato passata mixture. Leave overnight for the tomato to soak into the oats.

A mixing bowl of tomato, oats, grated carrot and apple, all mixed together to make savoury tomato overnight oats.

Fourth, in the morning drizzle with some olive oil, add a dash of balsamic vinegar and a sprig of basil; garnish to your heart’s content and enjoy!

A top down view of savoury overnight oats, topped with three segments of boiled egg and slices of air-dried ham, slivers of Grana Padano and garnished with basil leaves. Around the bowl are more basil leaves, a small wooden spoon and a red and white checked cloth.Make this paleo friendly by substituting some of the oats with rye or buckwheat flakes before soaking overnight.  The phytase in these grains has been shown to reduce the phytic acid. Or try making overnight oats with carrots and museli.

How can I garnish tomato savoury overnight oats made with passata?

Here are a few ideas, but come up with your own and let us know in the comments below.

  • Sliced hard boiled eggs
  • Air dried ham, such as Parma or your favourite prosciutto
  • Add some slivers of a suitable hard cheese, such as Parmesan
  • Sprinkle with some celery salt – the perfect pairing with tomato

A top down view of a blue bowl of vegan savoury tomato overnight oats, topped with sliced pickled cucumbers, sliced avocado and garnished with basil leaves and black sesame seeds. Around the bowl are more basil leaves, a red and white napkin and a small wooden spoon.

How can I make vegan tomato savoury overnight oats?

Easy! Just make sure that your garnishes are vegan. Here are a few suggestions:

  • Drizzle some quality extra virgin olive oil for the peppery flavours
  • Sliced pickles
  • Sliced avocado
  • A selection of seeds for some crunch
  • Radishes, for some morning heat!

Can I make gluten free tomato savoury overnight oats?

Absolutely, yes! Just make the dish using certified gluten free oats. While oats themselves are gluten free, certified oats are grown in fields that are checked for cross contamination from other cereal plants such as wheat.

Why you should use a high quality passata in tomato savoury overnight oats

Passata is a sieved, cooked tomato sauce made from premium Italian tomatoes.  As this dish isn’t cooked, it really allows the flavours of the passata to shine through, which is why it’s worth spending a bit more on a bottle from a quality brand such as Mutti – you really can taste the difference from the cheaper brands and you realise they are a false economy.

Two bowls of savoury tomato overnight oats in blue bowls. One topped with sliced avocados and pickled cucumbers, the other with parma ham slices and a quartered boiled egg. Alongside the bowls is a bottle of Mutti tomato passata.

Mutti have been canning tomatoes in Italy since 1899, and their mission is “to bring the tomato to its maximum expression”.   Their products use premium, non GMO Italian tomatoes, harvested at the peak of their ripeness.    The passata is especially good, thick, smooth and almost creamy in texture.

I tasted the Passata and their; best selling in Italy, Polpa against other leading brands and the Mutti won hands down each time, both products were thicker, richer, deeper coloured and more intensely flavoured.

We’ve been missing out – Mutti aren’t a well-known brand here in the UK, but they’re number one in Italy for chopped tomatoes, passata and tomato puree, which has to be a sterling recommendation – do try it and I guarantee you will taste and see the difference in quality and be converted to a regular customer.

I love Italian food for its focus on the best ingredients, prepared simply to highlight their quality.

“Quality Ingredients, Simply Cooked” – sums up my approach to food as a whole.

Mutti products are the easiest way of getting the best of Italian tomatoes into my dishes, available from both Amazon and Ocado.

A selection of Mutti tomoato products - canned tomatoes, pizza sauce and passata. In the background there is a basil plant.

If you like the Parma Ham topped version of this you may also like our Parma Ham Canapes or Parma Ham and Fig Salad.

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Tomato Savoury overnight oats made with Passata {Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free}

A richly savoury breakfast of overnight oats made with tomato passata, naturally sweetened with apple and carrots. Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free and Paleo adaptable (see notes).
Servings: 3 people
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time10 mins
Absorption time8 hrs
Total Time10 mins
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Ingredients

  • 338 ml passata ((1 bottle))
  • 8 cm cucumber ((about 100g))
  • 1 stick celery
  • 1 apple
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1 cup jumbo rolled oats

Instructions

  • Trim the celery. Blend tomato passata, cucumber and celery to a smooth liquid.
  • Peel and coarsely grate the apple and carrot. Stir together the oats, carrot, apple and passata mixture. Leave overnight for the oats to absorb the passata. Add water to give the consistency wanted. 
  • In the morning, drizzle on some olive oil, balsamic vinegar then garnish.

Notes

  • This recipe is 7 Weight Watchers Smart Points
  • To make this gluten free use certified gluten free oats
  • Make this paleo friendly by substituting some of the oats with rye or buckwheat flakes before soaking overnight.  The phytase in these grains has been shown to reduce the phytic acid
Garnishing Ideas
  • Sliced hard boiled eggs
  • Air dried ham, such as Parma or your favourite prosciutto
  • Slivers of a suitable hard cheese, such as Parmesan
  • Sprinkle with some celery salt - the perfect pairing with tomato
  • Drizzle some quality extra virgin olive oil for the peppery flavours
  • Sliced pickles
  • Sliced avocado
  • A selection of seeds for some crunch
  • Radishes, for some morning heat!
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Tomato Savoury overnight oats made with Passata {Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Sodium 58mg3%
Potassium 756mg22%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 4065IU81%
Vitamin C 16.3mg20%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Paleo
Keyword: Overnight oats, savoury overnight oats, Tomato passata
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Herbert the Hound

Herbert the dachshund under a damp Mutti teatowel

This current hot weather is not so great for dogs and poor old Herbert our mini wire haired dachshund is really not keen on the heat. To help him cool off we’ve been draping a damp (Mutti) tea towel over him, both at home and when we cannot avoid going on the tube, which is unbearably hot at the moment.

He was very worried when on the tube people might think he’s a mutt, so we explained to him that Mutti was premium and very high quality – just like him, and he was far happier.

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  1. Ferne L

    5 stars
    This is a great alternative to my usual overnight oats. I’d never have thought of using passata. It looks so tasty.

    Reply
    • Helen

      It makes for a nice change and is very tasty.

      Reply
  2. Rach Gillian

    5 stars
    Good quality passata is a must, and I always have jars of the stuff in the cupboard. Mutti is new to me but I must look out for it. These overnight oats look delicious.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I found it to be of very good quality.

      Reply
  3. Pheobe T

    5 stars
    I love the idea of making a savoury overnight oat, and the toppings are a great idea. This is a great breakfast idea for lots of energy and goodness.

    Your Herbert is adorable. It must be very hard for dogs in this heat, so glad you’ve found a way to help.

    Reply
    • Helen

      We really love overnight oats, so handy and a great start to the day.

      Reply
  4. Anthony

    5 stars
    Next week I’ll be living it up in a tent, somewhere in Wales. We always like to have a good start to the day, so we have lots of energy to hike about. This would be ideal for us. Mutti sounds like a great quality product.

    (Herbert is great too)

    Reply
    • Helen

      Overnight oats are a great breakfast for an energy packed day. Enjoy your camping!

      Reply
  5. Wendy M

    5 stars
    Such a big difference with good quality passata, always worth buying quality. I like the idea of these tomato overnight oats. Can think of lots of versions I’d like to try.

    Reply
    • Helen

      We do like good quality ingredients, makes all the difference with flavour.

      Reply
  6. David @ Cooking Chat

    5 stars
    creative recipe! I don’t tend to think of tomatoes being combined with oats but this looks like one to try!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I do like to ring in the changes and try something a little unexpected,

      Reply
  7. Claudia Lamascolo

    5 stars
    I wish I had seen this earlier like last night I would have tried it. I will have to save this recipe and print it off my son will love it! I will surprise him. love all the ingredients in this recipe!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Such a tasty alternative to the usual fruity versions.

      Reply
  8. Shashi at SavorySpin

    5 stars
    I’ve had savory oats before but never had them with passata – this looks so good – great for any meal of the day IMO!

    Reply
    • Helen

      The passata is a great addition, lots of flavour.

      Reply
  9. Sherri

    5 stars
    I’ve never tried savory overnight oats before but I love this idea! So healthy and a great way to start the day! Love the different garnish options too, especially that hard boiled egg! :)

    Reply
    • Helen

      It is a great and tasty alternative to bacon and eggs.

      Reply
  10. Jaclyn Anne

    5 stars
    What a great breakfast idea! I never had tomato overnight oats before, thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Very tasty and full of goodness.

      Reply
  11. Karl

    5 stars
    Oats and tomatoes Would never have dreamt it but I’m going to give it a shot, I may become a convert

    Reply
    • Helen

      It is a really good combo Karl!

      Reply
  12. Phil

    Hi Helen, I can’t wait to try this recipe. If you use buckwheat, does it need to be cooked before soaking in the passata, or is it sufficient to soak the buckwheat in passata overnight?

    Reply
    • Helen

      Hi Phil,

      You need buckwheat flakes, not whole – if you use the whole grains add them cooked and reduced the passata a little.

      Reply

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