Easy Overnight Oats
This easy overnight oats recipe is a healthy simple breakfast that you can make ahead for busy mornings and customize with many add-ins and toppings!
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 1
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 378 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 21 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk (of choice)
- ¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup diced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons peanuts (crushed)
- ¼ cup diced apples
- 1 tablespoon pecans (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ banana (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Nutella
- 1 tablespoon hazelnuts (crushed)
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon almonds (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Instruction:
- Place all ingredients into a large glass container and mix until combined.
- Cover the glass container with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Toppings can be added the night before or immediately before serving.
- Uncover and enjoy from the glass container the next day. Thin with a little more milk or water, if desired.
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FAQ
Are overnight oats healthy?
Overnight oats offer a range of health benefits, due to their rich fibre and protein content. They also contain a number of vitamins and minerals, some of which include manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. This makes overnight oats healthy for your gut, as well as for overall health and well-being.
What is the secret to overnight oats?
Make sure you have at least double the liquid per each serving of oats (so, 1 cup of milk to ½-cup of oats), increasing the amount if you want a soupier texture. We love the chewy, hearty texture of steel-cut oats, but they’re too firm to use for overnight oats.
How do you make overnight oats taste better?
In addition to tasting toppings, you can keep your overnight oats from tasting like a bland mess by adding a little extra flavoring. Try mixing vanilla extract into your oat mixture, or spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom. (Check out the recipes below for some more fun spice add-ins.)
Is overnight oats better with milk or yogurt?
Milk – You can make overnight oats with any type of milk you prefer. I personally like non-diary options and usually use unsweetened almond milk for my overnight oats. Yogurt – Yogurt gives overnight oats an extra creamy texture while adding a bit of protein.
