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Four jars of overnight oats with assorted toppings with a napkin on the side.
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Overnight Oats

Kickstart your morning with the simplicity and wholesomeness of this overnight oats recipe – a delightful, nutritious way to fuel your day.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword how to make overnight oats, overnight oats, overnight oats recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigerate Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 1 servings
Calories 412kcal

Ingredients

Base Recipe:

  • 60 grams rolled oats ½ cup
  • 120 milliliters milk any type (½ cup)
  • 60 grams plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • Pinch of salt
  • Toppings of choice nuts, fresh fruit, preserves, nut butter, honey, shredded coconut

Chocolate Chip:

  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips

Berry:

  • 40 grams mashed fresh berries ¼ cup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

PB&J:

  • 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 40 grams diced strawberries optional (¼ cup)

Banana Bread:

  • ½ banana mashed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Chocolate chips optional

Instructions

  • To make the base oats, In a large glass jar or container with a lid, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, chia seeds, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • To make flavoured oats, add any of the suggested flavour combination ingredients or add your own mix-ins to the base, and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 5 days.
  • When ready to eat, stir the oats again and thin with more milk, if needed. Add any additional toppings or flavourings if desired.

Notes

  • Use Your Favourite Milk: Any type of milk (whole milk, almond milk, soy milk, oat milk or whatever you love) or even water can be used in overnight oats.
  • Add Texture: After the oats have soaked, throw in nuts or seeds like almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds for an added crunch. This keeps them from getting too soft.
  • Layer Your Flavours: Consider layering your ingredients in the jar for a visually appealing and taste-bud tantalising experience. Start with fruits at the bottom, followed by the oat mixture and any additional desired toppings.
  • Perfect Sweetness: Adjust the sweetness by gradually adding your sweeteners. This way, you can taste as you go and avoid making your oats too sweet.
  • Spice It Up: Don't shy away from spices! Cinnamon, nutmeg, and even a dash of cardamom can elevate the flavour of your oats significantly.
  • Fruit First: Consider adding fruit, particularly berries or bananas, the night before. This gives them time to meld their flavours into the oats. However, add fruits that might get too soggy, like apples, fresh in the morning.
  • Liquid Love: If you find your oats are too thick in the morning, don’t hesitate to stir in a little extra milk until you reach your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 3mg
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