Description
Learn how to make delicious and convenient overnight oats with various flavor options for a customizable breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- ½ cup whole rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup, plus more for serving
- Pinch sea salt
- ⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk
Variation Ingredients:
- ¼ cup whole milk Greek yogurt, optional
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or apple pie spice
- Diced apple
- Chopped pecans
- Cinnamon Apples, optional
- Peach slices
- Granola
- Pinch of cinnamon, optional
- Chia jam (or your favorite jam)
- Peanut butter
- Chopped strawberries
- Raspberries
- Chopped peanuts
- ½ banana, mashed
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
- Banana slices
- Chopped walnuts
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Start with your base – In a mason jar or bowl, combine the whole rolled oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, and sea salt. Stir to distribute evenly.
- Add your variation ingredients to mix in – Choose your flavor and add the selected ingredients to the base.
- Pour in the liquids – Add Greek yogurt (optional) and almond milk. Stir well to moisten all oats.
- Let time work its magic – Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for oats to soften into creamy consistency.
- Add fresh toppings before serving – In the morning, stir well and add fresh toppings based on the flavor chosen.
Notes
- Experiment with different fruit and nut combinations for unique flavors.
- Adjust sweetness levels to taste by varying the maple syrup or using natural sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: overnight oats, breakfast, oats recipe, healthy breakfast, easy recipe
