Description
A simple and nutritious overnight oats recipe that makes breakfast easy and delicious. Perfect for meal prep and customizable with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup yogurt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, nut butter, or granola
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, milk, yogurt (if using), chia seeds (if using), honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract (if using).
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the bowl or jar with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
- In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If they are too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Top with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or nut butter.
- Enjoy your quick and healthy breakfast!
Notes
- You can customize the recipe by adding different fruits, spices, or sweeteners to suit your taste.
- Make a batch at the beginning of the week for easy breakfasts all week long.
- Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 8
Keywords: overnight oats recipe, easy overnight oats, healthy breakfast, meal prep, make-ahead breakfast