Best Overnight Oats Recipe
Best Overnight Oats Recipe is a healthy make-ahead breakfast made with oats, milk, and yogurt.
Ingredients
Base Overnight Oats
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup milk almond milk or preferred milk
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 –2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- Pinch of sea salt
Toppings of Choice
- Fresh fruit
- Nut butter
- Nuts
- Seeds
Chocolate Chip Variation
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Variation
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Berry Variation
- ¼ cup fresh berries
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam or chia jam
Instructions
- Add rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sea salt to a mason jar or airtight container.
- Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover with a lid and refrigerate overnight.
- If you're short on time, allow the oats to soak for at least 2 to 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, remove from the refrigerator and stir well.
- Add a splash of milk if the mixture is thicker than desired.
- Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy directly from the jar or transfer to a serving bowl.
Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
- Stir 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips into the oat mixture before refrigerating.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top before serving.
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Mix ½ tablespoon peanut butter into the oat mixture before chilling.
- Drizzle the remaining peanut butter over the oats before serving.
Berry Overnight Oats
- Stir 2 tablespoons of berries into the mixture before refrigerating.
- Top with strawberry jam and the remaining fresh berries before serving.
Notes
- Overnight oats can be customized with endless flavor combinations.
- Add bananas, apples, peaches, or tropical fruits for variety.
- For extra crunch, add granola just before serving.
- Store toppings separately if preparing multiple servings.