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How to Make Overnight Oats

How to Make Overnight Oats


  • Author: Lily
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make delicious and customizable overnight oats with this easy step-by-step guide. From classic mixed berry to indulgent mocha coffee, these recipes will make breakfast a breeze!


Ingredients

Scale

Base Recipe:

  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
  • 1 cup milk (can be dairy or plant-based)
  • ⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
  • 1 Tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • 2 tsp chia seeds (optional, for thicker texture)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Mixed Berry:

  • 1/3 cup fresh mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Peanut Butter Banana:

  • 1/2 banana (mashed or chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp peanut butter
  • sliced banana (for topping)

Mocha Coffee:

  • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Cinnamon Roll:

  • 1 Tbsp yogurt (for topping swirl)
  • 1 tsp maple syrup (for topping swirl)
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice (for topping swirl)

Strawberry Cheesecake:

  • 1 Tbsp cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam (or use 1/3 cup chopped strawberries)
  • 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
  • Toppings (chopped fresh strawberries, strawberry jam and dollop of Greek yogurt)

Tropical:

  • 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits (or crushed pineapple, drained)
  • 1/3 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Start with the base recipe: In a bowl, combine old-fashioned rolled oats, milk, plain Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt.
  2. Add flavor ingredients based on the recipe you’re making:
    • Mixed Berry: Stir in cinnamon. After chilling, layer: half the oats, fresh berries, then the rest of the oats. Top with more berries and yogurt.
    • Peanut Butter Banana: Mix in banana and peanut butter. Chill overnight, then top with banana slices and peanut butter drizzle.
    • Mocha Coffee: Before adding cocoa and espresso, scoop out a portion of the oat mixture. Mix cocoa powder and espresso powder into the remaining oats. Chill both overnight. In the morning, layer mocha oats first, then plain oats on top.
    • Cinnamon Roll: Mix in brown sugar and cinnamon. After chilling, swirl together yogurt, maple syrup, and lemon juice on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
    • Strawberry Cheesecake: Mix in softened cream cheese. After chilling, layer oats, crushed graham crackers, oats, strawberry jam or berries, oats, and top with more strawberries and yogurt.
    • Tropical: Stir in shredded coconut and cinnamon. After chilling, layer: half the oats, pineapple tidbits, then the remaining oats. Top with extra pineapple and coconut.
  3. Refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours). The oats will soak up the liquid and thicken.
  4. Before serving, stir well and add any toppings like fruit, nuts, granola, or a drizzle of honey.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize these overnight oats recipes with your favorite toppings and flavors.
  • Experiment with different fruits, nuts, and sweeteners to create your perfect breakfast bowl.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Various

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

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