Description
Classic Overnight Oats is a healthy and convenient breakfast option that can be prepared in advance for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- Toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or nut butter (as desired)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, combine the rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- If using Greek yogurt, fold it into the mixture until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl or jar with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours) to allow the oats to soak and soften.
- In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Top with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or a dollop of nut butter before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to the mixture before refrigerating.
- Experiment with different flavorings by adding mashed banana, berries, or a spoonful of peanut butter for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg