Description
Delicious and healthy overnight oats recipe with 8 delightful flavor variations to enjoy. Perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast!
Ingredients
Scale
Base Recipe:
- 1 cup quick cooking oats (rolled oats work too)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk, any kind (we used unsweetened almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
Additional Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 medium banana (cut into slices)
- 2–4 vanilla wafer cookies (crushed)
- Strawberry Banana:
- 1 medium banana (cut into slices (or mashed))
- 4 medium strawberries (cut into slices)
- ¼ cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup milk (or more, to taste)
- 1/2 cup shredded apple
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (mashed)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Replace 1/2 cup of the almond milk with brewed coffee or bold brew
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons preserves
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: Place all of the ingredients for the base recipe into a large container and mix until combined.
- Add Variations: Add in any variation ingredients and mix again.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight (preferred).
- Stir Before Serving: When ready to eat, stir your overnight oats. Add more milk, as desired to adjust thickness.
- Enjoy: Top your overnight oats with more flavor toppings and enjoy cold.
Notes
- Experiment with different fruits, nuts, and flavorings to create your own unique versions.
- Adjust sweetness levels by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey used.
- Top with fresh fruit or a dollop of yogurt for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Mixing, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Healthy, Overnight Oats, Breakfast, Easy, Quick, Nutritious, Flavorful, Customizable