Description

Overnight oats are a simple, healthy, and customizable breakfast option. Perfect for busy mornings, this base recipe can be enhanced with different flavors like banana bread, spiced pear, PB&J, pina colada, carrot cake, or strawberry protein oats. Prepare them the night before and enjoy a delicious, nutritious breakfast the next day.

Ingredients

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Basic Overnight Oats

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (dairy or dairy-free)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Banana Bread Overnight Oats

1/2 banana, mashed
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of ground flaxseed

Spiced Pear Overnight Oats

1/2 pear, diced
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg

PB&J Overnight Oats

2 tablespoons raspberry jam or puree
1 tablespoon peanut butter (or almond butter)
1 teaspoon chopped pistachios

Pina Colada Overnight Oats

1/4 cup small diced pineapple
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Note: use coconut milk in the base recipe

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
1 tablespoon raisins
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats

1/4 cup small diced strawberry
1 scoop protein powder or collagen powder
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a mason jar or airtight container, combine the base ingredients (rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and maple syrup). Stir or shake well to combine.
Add your chosen flavor variation ingredients and stir or shake again until well combined.
Seal the container and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
In the morning, give the oats a good stir and enjoy! You can top them with extra fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds if desired.

Notes

You can easily make multiple flavors at once by preparing separate jars for each variation.
If you prefer a thicker consistency, reduce the amount of milk. For a thinner consistency, add more milk.
For extra sweetness, feel free to add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of brown sugar.
These oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, making them a great make-ahead breakfast option.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook, Refrigerated
Cuisine: American