Easy Overnight Oats
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Easy Overnight Oats
Description
Easy Overnight Oats combine rolled oats with milk and optional mix-ins like Greek yogurt, chia seeds, sweeteners, and extracts. The mixture is refrigerated for at least two hours or overnight, allowing the oats to absorb liquid and soften without cooking. This process creates a creamy, soft consistency without heat.
The recipe offers several flavor combinations—including Peanut Butter & Jelly with strawberry jam and peanut butter; Apple Pie with diced apple, pecans, maple syrup, and cinnamon; Banana Nutella with banana, Nutella, hazelnuts, and chocolate chips; Almond Joy with shredded coconut and almonds; Blueberry Lemon Muffin featuring blueberries and lemon zest; and Maple Brown Sugar with brown sugar and cinnamon—adding varied textures and tastes.
This dish is convenient for meal prepping breakfasts up to five days ahead and can be enjoyed cold with toppings added either before refrigeration or just prior to serving. Adjust thickness by adding extra milk or water as needed.
The recipe is adaptable for dietary preferences by substituting plant-based milk and yogurt for vegan versions, using certified gluten-free oats for gluten sensitivity, or eliminating sweeteners for sugar-free options.
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2 Ingredient Base
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk of choice
My Add-Ins
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt non-fat
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon sweetener honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut Butter & Jelly
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter creamy
- ¼ cup strawberries diced
- 2 tablespoons peanuts crushed
Apple Pie
- ¼ cup apple diced
- 1 tablespoon pecans chopped
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Banana Nutella
- ½ banana sliced
- 1 tablespoon Nutella
- 1 tablespoon hazelnut crushed
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Almond Joy
- ¼ cup coconut shredded
- 1 tablespoon almonds chopped
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Blueberry Lemon Muffin
- ¼ cup blueberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Pinch salt
Maple Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a large glass container and mix until combined.
- Cover the glass container with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Toppings can be added the night before or immediately before serving.
- Uncover and enjoy from the glass container the next day. Thin with a little more milk or water, if desired.
Notes
- Overnight oats can be stored refrigerated for up to 5 days, convenient for meal prep.
- Add toppings before refrigerating or just before eating, depending on preference.
- Use plant-based milk and yogurt along with maple syrup to make vegan overnight oats.
- Certified gluten-free oats can be used to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Omit sweetener or use mashed fruit if you prefer a sugar-free option.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 451mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 206IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 302mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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