Easy Overnight Oats
A simple base recipe for overnight oats that you can flavor depending on what your in the mood for.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Regular or Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
- 3 Cups Regular or Non-dairy Milk Unsweetened
- 4 Tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon Can sub in other spices if desired
- 4 Tbsp Dairy or Non-dairy Yogurt, Plain or Vanilla
- 1 TSP Vanilla Extract (Optional)
- 4 Tbsp Nut Butter (Optional)
- 4 Tbsp Maple Syrup (Optional)
Instructions
To Make Individual Jars
- To each jar add: 1/2 cup of oats, 1 Tbsp of chia seeds, 1 Tsp of cinnamon and stir. Then add 1 tbsp of yogurt, 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract, 1 tbsp of nut butter (if using), 1 tbsp of maple syrup (optional).
- Add 3/4 cup of milk/non-dairy milk to each jar. Stir until well combined then let sit 5 minutes. Stir again, top with lid and store in your refrigerator overnight.
- Next morning, warm the oats then top with your favorite fruits, nuts, seeds, etc. Or you can eat cold topped with your favorite toppings.
To Make One Big Batch
- Add all ingredients except milk to a medium size bowl. Mix well then add the milk. Stir, let sit 5 minutes, stir again then cover bowl and set in the fridge overnight.
- To serve, scoop some into a bowl, warm if desired or alternatively eat cold topped with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Yogurt can be omitted if desired. The oats will be just a bit more runny.
- If using Vanilla flavored milk or yogurt omit the vanilla extract.
- Maple Syrup will make the oats sweeter but if your trying to reduce calories don't put in the mixture just drizzle on top when adding toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 10gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 423mgIron: 3mg
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