Overnight Oats (Base Recipe plus Variations)
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Overnight Oats (Base Recipe plus Variations)
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These easy Overnight Oats are the ultimate introduction to budget-friendly meal prep. They're no-cook, ideal for on-the-go, and customizable!
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Ingredients
Base Recipe
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats $0.20
- ½ cup milk $0.09
- ½ Tbsp brown sugar $0.04
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon $0.01
- ½ Tbsp chia seeds $0.07
- salt $0.01, pinch
Peanut Butter and Jelly Variation (total: $1.28 per serving)
- base recipe $0.42
- 1 tsp blueberry jam $0.04
- 1 Tbsp peanuts $0.10
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter $0.49, crunchy
- Blueberry $0.23, a few, if desired
Chocolate Raspberry Variation (total: $0.91 per serving)
- base recipe $0.42
- 1 tsp raspberry jam $0.04, red
- 1 Tbsp dark chocolate chips $0.11
- raspberry $0.34, a few, if desired
Banana Walnut Variation (total: $0.80 per serving)
- base recipe $0.42
- 1 Tbsp walnuts $0.29
- ⅓ banana $0.09, diced
Instructions
- Combine old fashioned oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, chia seeds, and salt in an 8 oz. Mason Jar.
- Pour in milk.
- Stir or shake to combine, making sure all ingredients are mixed in evenly to avoid clumps of chia or brown sugar.
- Put the lid onto your mason jar and place it in the fridge.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes or up to 12 hours before enjoying.
Notes
- *I use old-fashioned oats (also known as rolled oats) for my overnight oatmeal. Quick-cook oats and steel-cut oats don't work as well, as they absorb liquid differently.
- **If you don't want added sugar, skip it! The ratios in this recipe come out great with or without the brown sugar.
- Add fresh fruit just before eating to stop them from getting mushy. The same goes for granola or anything else you want to stay crunchy.
- Let the oats sit overnight (about 8 hours) for the best texture, but 15 minutes or so is okay if you're in a hurry. This is enough time for the chia seeds to absorb some liquid and for the oats to soften slightly.
- Overnight oats are meant to be enjoyed cold, but you can absolutely heat them up if you prefer a warm breakfast. 60-90 seconds in a microwave-safe container should do the trick!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
18 oz jar (base recipe only)
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Sodium
344mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 oz mason jar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 18 oz jar (base recipe only) | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Sodium | 344mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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