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The Best Overnight Oats
The Best Overnight Oats combines rolled oats with milk and yogurt to create a creamy, chilled breakfast base that softens overnight. Additional ingredients like maple syrup, chia seeds, and vanilla add subtle flavor, while optional toppings such as chocolate chips, peanut butter, or fresh berries provide variety and texture. This make-ahead recipe offers convenience and versatility for a wholesome start to the day.
Prep Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs
Servings:
1
Calories:
272 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% 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.