Description
Start your day right with this delicious and nutritious overnight oats recipe. Perfect for those busy mornings, these oats are packed with wholesome ingredients and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats Mixture:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk (such as almond or oat)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Toppings:
- 1/3 cup fresh fruit (such as berries, banana slices, or chopped apple)
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts or nut butter (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a jar or airtight container, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours.
- Serve: In the morning, stir the oats, add fresh fruit, nuts, or nut butter. Enjoy cold or warm in the microwave if desired.
Notes
- Customize with different fruits, spices, or yogurts.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk, yogurt, and maple syrup.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
