Basic Overnight Oats Recipe

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4.9

126 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Additional Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    1 serving

  • Calories

    236 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Brunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Basic Overnight Oats Recipe

This Basic Overnight Oats recipe uses quick oats soaked overnight in almond milk with added nuts, chia seeds, banana slices, blueberries, cinnamon, and a touch of natural sweetener. The cold-soaking process softens the oats and creates a creamy, textured breakfast that can be topped with crunchy ingredients for variety. The combination offers a balanced start to the day with fruit, nuts, and whole grains.

Description

Basic Overnight Oats are prepared by combining quick oats, almond milk, chopped pecans (or other nuts/seeds), half a sliced banana, chia seeds, a portion of blueberries, cinnamon, and sweetener in a jar and refrigerating overnight. This soaking process hydrates the oats and thickens the mixture without cooking, producing a smooth and creamy base by morning.

The following day, additional crunchy toppings such as granola or nuts can be added for texture contrast. The ingredients provide natural sweetness and mild spice, with the banana and blueberries contributing fresh fruit flavor while the nuts add subtle richness and a slight crunch.

The adjustable ingredient list allows for substitutions according to dietary preferences and available ingredients, making it a versatile and nourishing breakfast or snack option.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup quick oats (I prefer organic, you can use gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp pecans or any nuts or seeds, chopped
  • 1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1/2 banana sliced (use the other half as a topping, medium
  • 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup blueberries (divided)
  • Monk Fruit Sweetener or your favorite sweetener, or stevia, to taste
  • pinch cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredient in a jar, shake, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. The next morning, add your favorite crunchy toppings such as nuts, granola, etc and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1jar Calories 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 34.5g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 95mg (4%) Fiber 8.5g (34%) Sugar 11.5g (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1jar
Calories 236kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 34.5g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 95mg 4%
Fiber 8.5g 34%
Sugar 11.5g 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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