Easy Overnight Oats Recipe
Try this Easy Overnight Oats Recipe. It is the best way to enjoy a healthy and filling meal without doing any work when you wake up.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats.
- 1/2 cup of milk dairy, almond, or oat milk.
- 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt plain or vanilla.
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds optional but recommended.
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
- 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- A pinch of salt.
Instructions
Combine the Dry
- Place the rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt into your glass jar.
Add the Wet
- Pour in the milk, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract.
Mix it Well
- Stir everything together with a spoon until there are no dry pockets of oats left.
Seal the Jar
- Tighten the lid on the jar to keep the oats fresh and prevent them from picking up fridge smells.
Let it Soak
- Place the jar in the refrigerator. Let it sit for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Check the Texture
- In the morning, give the oats a quick stir. If they are too thick, add a splash of extra milk.
Add the Toppings
- Top your jar with fresh berries, sliced bananas, or a spoonful of nut butter.
Grab and Go
- Eat the oats straight from the jar or pour them into a bowl for a cozy breakfast.
Notes
- Use rolled oats. Steel-cut oats stay too crunchy, and quick oats can get too mushy; rolled oats are perfect.
- Add chia seeds. These tiny seeds absorb liquid and turn the milk into a thick, delicious pudding.
- Don't skip the salt. A tiny pinch of salt brings out the sweetness of the honey and the nuttiness of the oats.
- Use Greek yogurt. This adds a boost of protein and makes the texture extra creamy and tangy.
- Layer your fruit. If using soft berries, add them in the morning so they stay fresh and do not get smashed.
- Shake it up. If you are in a rush, you can just put the lid on and shake the jar instead of stirring.