Easy Overnight Oats
Here’s the basic recipe for overnight oats with rolled oats, milk, yogurt and chia seeds. They’re delicious, so easy to make and perfect for meal prep.
Prep: 480min
Total: 480min
Serving Size: 1 serving w/o toppings
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving w/o toppings, calories 272 kcal, Sugar 10 g, Sodium 257 mg, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 11 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, unSaturated Fat 4 g
Ingredients:
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup milk (any milk will work, but I like unsweetened almond milk)
- ¼ cup plain yogurt or ¼ cup more milk (I like using Greek yogurt)
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (or your preferred sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- pinch of sea salt
- toppings of choice: fruit (nut butter, nuts, seeds, etc.)
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
- ¼ cup fresh berries (I like sliced strawberries and blueberries best)
Instruction:
- Overnight oats should last up to 5 days in the fridge in a sealed airtight container.
- Stir 1 Tablespoon of chocolate chips into the overnight oat mixture when prepping and then sprinkle oats with remaining chocolate chips to serve.
- Stir 1/2 Tablespoon of peanut butter into the overnight oat mixture when prepping and then drizzle oats with remaining peanut butter to serve.
- Stir 2 Tablespoons of berries into the overnight oat mixture when prepping and then top oats with remaining berries to serve.
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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.
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.
Are overnight oats better for you than oatmeal?
Another thing is the fact that as opposed to the cooked oatmeals since overnight oatmeals are not boiled they retain more nutrients. Overnight oatmeals also incorporate raw oats unlike cooked oatmeals, which use instant oats and therefore making it relatively more nutritious.
Can I make overnight oat without yogurt?
Instead of using yogurt, add your favorite protein powder and chia seeds. Not only does the protein powder make the best overnight oats, it also boosts the protein (20+ grams). Chia seeds increase the creamy texture and thicken the oatmeal.
