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Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats 3 Ways – Simple, Make-Ahead Breakfasts

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (for thickness)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • Extra splash of milk for the morning, if needed
  • 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
  • 1 small ripe banana, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts (optional)
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 1/2 small apple, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon raisins (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Drizzle of maple syrup (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Start with the base: In a jar or container, stir together the oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup or honey, chia seeds, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix until everything is well combined.
  2. Choose your flavor and add-ins: Berry Almond: Fold in berries and almond extract. Cover and chill. Add sliced almonds in the morning for crunch.
  3. Peanut Butter Banana: Stir peanut butter into the base. Add half the banana now and the rest in the morning so it stays fresh. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  4. Cinnamon Apple Pie: Mix in diced apple, cinnamon, and raisins. Save nuts for the morning so they stay crisp. Add a light drizzle of maple if you like it sweeter.
  5. Seal and chill: Cover each container tightly and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours, until the oats are tender and thick.
  6. Morning check-in: Give the oats a good stir. If they’re thicker than you’d like, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and stir again.
  7. Top and serve: Add crunchy toppings (nuts, seeds, granola) right before eating. Enjoy cold or warm gently in the microwave for 30–60 seconds, adding a splash of milk if needed.

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