The Best Overnight Oats
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The Best Overnight Oats
Description
The Best Overnight Oats recipe features rolled oats soaked overnight in a mixture of milk, yogurt, and sweetener. Chia seeds and vanilla extract are optional additions that enhance texture and flavor. The soaking process softens the oats, resulting in a creamy, ready-to-eat dish by morning. Variations include adding chocolate chips, peanut butter, or fresh berries, each stirred into the oat mixture before chilling and topped to serve.
This chilled preparation serves as a convenient breakfast or snack that can be eaten directly from a jar or in a bowl. The combination of oats, dairy, and sweetener produces a balanced mouthfeel and subtle sweetness adaptable to individual preferences with different toppings.
Stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, the oats remain safe to eat up to five days, though they are best consumed within three days for maximum texture, as they soften over time in the liquid. Adjusting the soaking time allows for customization of the consistency.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats old fashioned
- ½ cup milk I like unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup yogurt or ¼ cup more milk, plain, Greek
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or your preferred sweetener, or honey
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- pinch of sea salt
- Fruit nut butter, nuts, seeds, etc, toppings of choice
Chocolate Chip
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips
Peanut Butter
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
Berry
- ¼ cup fresh berries I like sliced strawberries and blueberries best
- 1 Tablespoon strawberry jam or chia jam
Instructions
- Add oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla and sea salt into a jar or storage container with a lid. Stir ingredients together. Place in the fridge overnight. If you're in a rush you can shorten the soak time to 2-4 hours.
- The next morning (or when ready to eat), remove lid and give oats a big stir. If they seem too thick you can add a little more milk to loosen the mixture. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy. You can eat the oats straight from the jar or pour into a bowl for serving.
Chocolate Chip
- Stir 1 Tablespoon of chocolate chips into the overnight oat mixture when prepping and then sprinkle oats with remaining chocolate chips to serve.
Peanut Butter
- Stir 1/2 Tablespoon of peanut butter into the overnight oat mixture when prepping and then drizzle oats with remaining peanut butter to serve.
Berry
- Stir 2 Tablespoons of berries into the overnight oat mixture when prepping and then top layer of jam and remaining fresh berries.
Notes
- Store overnight oats covered in the refrigerator for up to five days, though texture is best within the first three days.
- Chia seeds and vanilla extract are optional but contribute to texture and flavor.
- Use a sealed jar or container to prevent absorbing other fridge odors.
- Adjust liquid amounts in the morning if the oats have thickened too much.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving w/o toppings | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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