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overnight oats recipe

Overnight Oats Recipe

This easy overnight oats recipe is the perfect base for a healthy, customizable breakfast. Enjoy it as overnight oats with yogurt for extra creaminess or try it as an overnight oats without yogurt option for a lighter texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
soaking time 8 hours
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup rolled oats use gluten-free oats if needed
  • ½ cup milk dairy or plant-based; adjust if adding yogurt
  • ¼ cup greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds doubles as a chia pudding recipe base
  • 1 tablespoon sweetener honey, maple syrup, or agave
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Mix Ingredients:

  • In a jar or container, combine the rolled oats, milk, sweetener, and salt. If you prefer overnight oats with yogurt, stir in the yogurt now.
    ½ cup rolled oats, ¼ cup greek yogurt, ½ cup milk

Add Chia Seeds:

  • Sprinkle in the chia seeds and mix well to ensure even distribution.
    1 tablespoon sweetener, 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Seal & Refrigerate:

  • Cover your container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. This is the foundation for your simple overnight oats.

Stir & Adjust:

  • In the morning, give your oats a good stir. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk.

Serve:

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    Notes

    Variations & Tips

    1. Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon, a dash of vanilla extract, and (if desired) a swirl of cream cheese frosting or sweetened Greek yogurt in the morning.
    2. Peanut Butter Overnight Oats: Mix in 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and a pinch of cinnamon. For an extra treat, try a chocolate peanut butter overnight oats twist by adding cocoa powder and topping with banana slices.
    3. Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats: Stir in ½ cup grated apple and extra cinnamon, then top with chopped walnuts or pecans.
    4. Overnight Oats Without Yogurt: Simply omit the yogurt and rely on milk. Adjust the liquid if needed for your preferred texture.
    5. Storage Tip: How long are overnight oats good for in fridge? They stay fresh for 3–5 days, making them ideal for meal prep.
    6. Overnight Oats Ratio: Stick to the 1:1 ratio of oats to liquid for a balanced texture. Modify slightly if adding thicker ingredients.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 17gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 463mgFiber: 9gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 304mgIron: 3mg
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