Overnight Oats
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Overnight Oats
Description
The base of these Overnight Oats includes rolled oats soaked in almond or other milk, combined with flax or chia seeds, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Varied flavor combinations can be added before soaking, such as shredded carrot and raisins for a carrot cake profile, mashed banana with nuts and cinnamon, chocolate and peanut butter, or fruit and nut butters.
The mixture is stored in sealed glass jars and refrigerated for at least two hours or overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften. This soaking produces a creamy, pudding-like texture without cooking. Flavors meld during soaking, offering a customizable cold breakfast option.
This make-ahead dish suits busy mornings and can be varied daily by pairing different flavors or toppings. It’s convenient for grab-and-go, with options for both sweet and more savory toppings depending on combinations.
Note that nutritional information varies by flavor choice. Homemade chia seed jam is suggested as a lower sugar alternative to store-bought jams for PB&J style oats.
Ingredients
Base Recipe
- 1/2 cup rolled oats certified gluten-free, if needed, old-fashioned
- 3/4 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds or chia seeds, ground
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- salt pinch
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
- 1/4 cup carrot shredded
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
Banana Nut Overnight Oats
- 1/2 banana mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
Chocolate Peanut Butter
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
Coffee Overnight Oats
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee (replace a 1/2 cup milk with this!)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
PB&J Overnight Oats
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon raspberry jelly (see notes)
Very Berry Overnight Oats
- 1/2 cup berries like raspberries or blueberries, frozen
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
Zucchini Overnight Oats
- 1/4 cup zucchini shredded
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Apple Spice Overnight Oats
- 1/4 cup applesauce unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- You will need a glass jar with a lid for each serving you want to prepare. Start by adding a 1/2 cup of oats, 3/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon of flax seeds (or chia seeds), 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to each jar. Make as many jars as you'd like to have on hand for the next 4 to 5 days.
- Pick from one of the flavors above, and add the additional ingredients to your jar. For example, to make a Peanut Butter Chocolate flavor, add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and 1 tablespoon of cacao powder to a jar with the base ingredients. Stir well, and adjust any flavoring to taste. You can mix & match the flavors for each jar you make.
- Cover the jars with an airtight lid and place them in the fridge to soak overnight, or for at least 2 hours. The oats will absorb the liquid, and become soft and tender as they soak.
- When you're ready to eat the overnight oats, grab a jar from the lid, remove the lid, and stir well. It's ready to eat right away, but you can also add more liquid to loosen the texture, if you'd like to, or you can adjust the flavoring, as needed, by adding an extra splash of maple syrup, or another pinch of salt.
- Overnight oats can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Nutrition estimates apply only to the Very Berry flavor and vary with different combinations.
- Using homemade chia seed jam reduces added sugars compared to store-bought jam.
- Frozen berries can be used as an alternative to jam in PB&J flavors for less sugar.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 341mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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