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Easy Overnight Oats


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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This easy overnight oats recipe is a healthy and simple breakfast that you can make ahead for busy mornings and customize with many add-ins and toppings.


Ingredients

½ cup rolled oats

½ cup milk of choice

¼ cup Greek yogurt (non-fat)

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon sweetener (honey or maple syrup)

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-Ins:

Peanut Butter & Jelly:

1 tablespoon strawberry jam

1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

¼ cup strawberries diced

2 tablespoons peanuts crushed

Apple Pie:

¼ cup apples diced

1 tablespoon pecans chopped

2 teaspoons maple syrup

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Banana Nutella:

½ banana sliced

1 tablespoon Nutella

1 tablespoon hazelnuts crushed

1 tablespoon chocolate chips

Almond Joy:

¼ cup shredded coconut

1 tablespoon almonds chopped

1 tablespoon chocolate chips

2 teaspoons maple syrup

Blueberry Lemon Muffin:

¼ cup blueberries

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 teaspoons honey

Pinch of salt

Maple Brown Sugar:

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 teaspoons maple syrup

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch of salt


Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into a large glass container and mix until combined.
  2. Cover the glass container with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Toppings can be added the night before or immediately before serving.
  3. Uncover and enjoy from the glass container the next day. Thin with a little more milk or water, if desired.

Notes

Storage: Overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, making it an ideal breakfast meal prep.

Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However, here are some common substitutes:

Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk, plant-based yogurt, and maple syrup for sweetener.

Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats.

Make it sugar-free: Omit the sweetener altogether or use mashed or pureed fruit in the base recipe.

* The nutrition label does not include any toppings, just the base ingredients and add-ins.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 319
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 69mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0.02g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 17mg