Easy Overnight Oats Recipe
Overnight oats are a nutritious and easy breakfast recipe perfect for busy mornings. With simple preparation, you can customize this recipe using your favorite toppings, making it a versatile and delicious option for the whole week.
Equipment
- Resealable jar or container with a fitted lid
Ingredients
- 5 ounces almond milk or your preferred milk just shy of ⅔ cup
- ½ cup rolled or old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt fat-free or whole
- 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Toppings (Choose Your Favorites):
- Sliced strawberries and shaved chocolate
- Blueberries and lemon zest
- Chopped apple, dried cranberries, and ground cinnamon
- Mango and coconut flakes
- Banana, mini chocolate chips, and drizzled peanut butter
- Mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries)
- Sliced stone fruit (peach, nectarine, apricot, or plum)
Instructions
- In a jar or container with a secure lid, combine your choice of milk, oats, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and chia seeds. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Seal the container tightly and place it in the refrigerator to chill overnight or for up to five days, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
- When you're ready to enjoy, either eat directly from the jar or transfer the oats to a bowl. Add your desired toppings and enjoy immediately.
Pro Tips & Tricks:
- This recipe is designed for one serving but can easily be scaled up for meal prep.
- If using sweetened or flavored yogurt, you can reduce or omit the maple syrup to suit your taste preferences.
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