Overnight Oats
Serves 2
Meal prep for breakfast! Store this easy recipe in your favorite commute-friendly jars for a great grab-and-go morning meal. Chia seeds absorb liquid and contribute to the texture, so we recommend you add them.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (quick oats are not recommended)
- 1 cup milk (any variety)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (plus more to taste)
- Pinch of salt
- OPTIONAL (toppings and mix-ins):
- Fresh whole or sliced berries, diced peaches or nectarines, sliced banana
- Toasted nuts, coconut, hemp, flax or other seeds
- Your favorite nut butter, tahini, jam
Directions
- Stir together oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, sweetener, and salt. Transfer to two individual serving containers. Cover and chill for several hours or, for best texture, overnight.
- Stir in mix-ins and add toppings. Enjoy right away or re-cover to pack and go!
- Overnight Oat Combos:
- Tropical: Pineapple, mango, toasted coconut, and macadamia nuts
- Pumpkin Pie: Stir in 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree and a dash of pumpkin pie spice. Top with toasted pecans.
- Peanut Butter, Chocolate, and Banana: Stir in peanut butter and chocolate chips or cocoa nibs. Top with banana slices and chopped peanuts.
- Raspberry Almond Joy: Stir in almond butter. Top with cocoa nibs or chocolate chips, toasted almonds, and fresh raspberries.
- Nutty Spiced Apple or Pear: Add a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice. Top with diced apple or pear and toasted walnuts.
Cook Tips
For a protein boost, add 1/2 to 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 2 servings)- Calories: 290
- Fat: 0.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 20.0 mg
- Sodium: 75.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 35.0 g
- Fiber: 4.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 0.0 g
- Protein: 15.0 g