Description
A complete guide to making the perfect overnight oats with different variations, tips, and meal-prepping strategies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Flavor boosters: cinnamon, vanilla seeds, or cocoa powder
- Yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, mix the oats, milk, chia seeds, and sweetener.
- Stir well to combine evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
- In the morning, give it a stir and add your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, or nut butter.
- Enjoy cold or warm it up if preferred.
Notes
Ensure you maintain a 1:1 ratio of oats to liquid for the perfect consistency. Overnight oats last up to 5 days in the fridge, making them great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: overnight oats, meal prep, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast