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Overnight Oats Basic Recipe

Delicious Basic Overnight Oats Recipe for a Healthy Breakfast

This Overnight Oats Basic Recipe delivers a nutritious breakfast option that's easy to customize.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 274
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup non-dairy milk or regular milk
  • 1/4 cup non-dairy yogurt or regular yogurt optional
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey, agave, etc.
  • 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • Optional Toppings Fresh fruit, nut butter, granola

Equipment

  • Jar

Method
 

  1. Add rolled oats, milk, yogurt (if using), maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to a jar. Mix ingredients together, then seal with a lid.
  2. Store oats in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 4 hours).
  3. The next morning, remove the lid and stir the oats. If desired, add a splash of milk to thin the consistency.
  4. Enjoy the oats directly out of the jar or transfer them to a bowl. Add any toppings of your choosing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6.5gFat: 7.5gFiber: 6.5gSugar: 13g

Notes

This versatile recipe can be customized with various milks, yogurts, and toppings for different flavor profiles.

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