Easy Overnight Oats Recipe
Overnight oats are a simple, nutritious make-ahead breakfast that takes just 5 minutes to prep and can be customized with endless mix-ins and toppings!
Servings: 1 single-serve jar
Equipment
- 8-ounce or larger jar with lid (or other airtight container)
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup milk of choice
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds optional but recommended for creaminess/nutrition
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup or to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a jar with a lid, or other airtight container.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Stir before serving (with mix-ins if desired), add any toppings, and enjoy chilled or warmed slightly in the microwave!
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Notes
- You can make overnight oats with just milk and oats, but the above recipe provides the best base to enjoy as-is, or with toppings or mix-ins.
- Mix-in and topping ideas are included in the blog post above!
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt if desired for extra protein.
- Enjoy within 2-3 days!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (with nonfat milk) | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 2mg