Description
A sweet and comforting breakfast made with oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon, these Brown Sugar Overnight Oats are a perfect option for busy mornings. It’s a simple, nutritious, and make-ahead meal for a quick and healthy start to the day.
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mason jar or airtight container, combine the rolled oats, milk, and Greek yogurt.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Seal the jar or container and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
- In the morning, stir the oats again and enjoy. Optionally, top with fresh fruit or nuts before serving.
Notes
Overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can use any type of milk, including dairy or plant-based varieties like almond or oat milk.
If you want to make this recipe dairy-free, you can omit Greek yogurt or substitute it with a non-dairy yogurt alternative.
If desired, warm in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or enjoy cold.
For added sweetness, feel free to increase the brown sugar or add maple syrup, honey, or agave to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
