Description
Easy overnight oats recipe that transforms simple ingredients into creamy, nutritious breakfast perfection. This make-ahead breakfast solution combines rolled oats with milk, yogurt, and fresh toppings for satisfying morning meals that require zero cooking time.
Ingredients
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1–2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup fresh berries
2 tablespoons chopped nuts
Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
In a mason jar or container, combine oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon
Add milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract
Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly
Add half the berries and nuts, reserving remainder for topping
Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight
Before serving, stir gently and top with remaining berries and nuts
Enjoy chilled or heat briefly in microwave if preferred warm
Notes
Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days
Adjust liquid amounts for desired consistency
Customize with seasonal fruits and different nut varieties
Can be made vegan using plant-based milk and yogurt
Add protein powder for extra nutrition boost
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 8mg