Easy Overnight Oats
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Course
Breakfast
Easy Overnight Oats
Description
This recipe uses old-fashioned oats combined with milk in a jar and refrigerated overnight. In the morning, the oats have softened without cooking. The recipe offers several topping combinations to customize flavors and textures, such as fresh fruit, yogurt, nuts, and flavorings like pumpkin puree or jam to vary each serving.
The toppings transform the base oats and milk into distinctive flavor profiles, from fruity to dessert-inspired. The preparation emphasizes convenience and versatility, letting home cooks prepare ahead for easy breakfasts. The chilling step yields a cool, creamy texture.
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ½ cup milk
For the strawberries and cream
- ½ cup strawberries chopped
- ¼ cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
For the tropical delight
- 2 tablespoons kiwi diced
- 2 tablespoons pineapple diced
- ¼ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tablespoon Toasted coconut flakes
For the blueberry lemon cheesecake
- 2 tablespoons Blueberry Yogurt
- ¼ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- ¼ cup blueberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon honey
For the pumpkin pie
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 2 tablespoons pecans chopped
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
For the PB&J
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons peanuts crushed
For the apple pie
- ¼ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- ¼ cup apples diced
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Using a 16-ounce mason jar, add oats and milk; layer with desired toppings.
- Refrigerate overnight; serve cold.