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Easy Overnight Oats
Easy Overnight Oats are made by soaking old-fashioned oats in almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, chia seeds, and vanilla extract overnight. The mixture thickens to a creamy texture, and you can add fresh or dried fruit, nuts, or granola as toppings for varied flavor and texture. This no-cook, make-ahead breakfast is convenient and customizable.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
245 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk or milk of your choice, unsweetened vanilla
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt can use vegan yogurt or extra milk, plain
- 1 to 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- cinnamon optional, dash
- Pinch of sea salt
- Fresh fruit dried fruit, nut butter, chopped nuts, coconut, granola, etc, toppings
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla cinnamon, and sea salt.
- Stir well to make sure all the ingredients are combined. Cover with a lid and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- In the morning, remove from the refrigerator and stir. If they are too thick, you can add a splash of milk. Top with desired toppings and mix-ins (see the post for ideas). Eat and enjoy!
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Notes
- When using nuts, coconut, or granola, add them as toppings rather than mixing in to maintain their crunch.
- Overnight oats can be stored refrigerated for up to 5 days; if including fresh fruit, consume within 3 days for best quality.
- To vary texture, you can stir in fruit, nut butter, or protein powder either during soaking or as toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
252mg
(5%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
259mg
(26%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 259mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.