Description
Basic Overnight Oats are a quick, nutritious, and customizable breakfast that you can prepare the night before. With minimal effort, you can have a healthy meal ready to go in the morning. Simply combine oats, milk (or a dairy-free alternative), and your favorite add-ins, and let them soak overnight. The result is a creamy, satisfying breakfast that’s full of fiber and will keep you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
½ cup rolled oats
½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
¼ cup yogurt (optional for added creaminess)
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional for added fiber)
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for flavor)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a mason jar or bowl, mix together the rolled oats, milk, yogurt (if using), chia seeds (if using), honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly combined.
- Refrigerate overnight: Cover the jar or bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. The oats will absorb the liquid and soften, creating a creamy texture by morning.
- Serve: In the morning, give the oats a good stir and add any desired toppings, such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or nut butter. Enjoy cold straight from the fridge or warm them up in the microwave if you prefer a warm breakfast.
Notes
For added flavor, feel free to mix in fruit, nuts, or spices like cinnamon or nutmeg before refrigerating.
If you prefer a sweeter version, adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to your liking.
If you don’t have yogurt, you can leave it out or substitute with more milk or a non-dairy yogurt option.
Make a larger batch by scaling up the recipe and storing the extra servings in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
