Overnight Oats
This simple, healthy overnight oats recipe is a great meal prep option for a grab and go breakfast. Plus, the ingredients and toppings are completely flexible and customizable!
I hate to admit it, but my family doesn’t love overnight oats. I think it’s a texture thing for them. But I adore them, and mom’s got to eat, too, right?
I love how quickly and easily I can throw them together. I can add all kinds of different toppings to mix up the flavors. And I can make a bunch at one time and have breakfast ready to go all week long. Plus, they look super cute in their little mason jars!
The method is super simple. Of course, you start with oats. I just use regular old-fashioned oats. You need some liquid to soften the oats. Almond milk is my go-to, but whatever type of milk you keep on hand will work. Then I like to add some Greek yogurt for some extra flavor and protein. You will need some sort of sweetener. I like to use maple syrup, but any sweetener will do. And then for my secret ingredient- chia seeds! They thicken the mixture into a pudding-like consistency that I just love. Plus, they’re really good for you!
All you have to do is mix all that goodness together in individual containers and put them in the fridge for a few hours. And then magic, you have overnight oats! You can make one serving or twelve, whatever works for you. And you can keep them in the fridge for several days.
Now for the fun part- the toppings! I suppose you could add the toppings in the beginning when you make the oats, but I like to wait until I’m ready to eat them. That way the fruit is fresh, and I can add whatever I have or what I feel like that day.
The world is your oyster when it comes to toppings for your overnight oats! I usually use some kind of fruit chopped into bite sized pieces and some sort of nuts or nut butter. My three favorite combinations are blueberries with walnuts, apples with pecans and cinnamon, and bananas with peanut butter. But feel free to experiment and find your favorites!
I hope you enjoy this super easy and super flexible overnight oats recipe. I have found it to be a trusty go-to for a healthy breakfast when my world gets crazy. And maybe you will have better luck than me in getting your kids to love them, too!
Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup milk of your choice
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt *I like vanilla but you can also use plain or flavored.
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup diced fruit *Good options are strawberries, blueberries, apples, and bananas
- 1 tbsp chopped nuts or nut butter *Pecans, walnuts, almonds, peanut butter or almond butter are good options.
Instructions
- Add oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and chia seeds to a single serve container. Pint sized mason jars are my favorite!
- Stir well to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to one week.
- Before serving, add fruit and nuts or nut butter.
- Enjoy cold or hot!