Name: Overnight Oats
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: . Base Recipe; ½ cup whole rolled oats; 1 tablespoon chia seeds; ½ teaspoon maple syrup (plus more for serving); Pinch sea salt; ¼ cup whole milk Greek yogurt (optional); ⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk (Almond milk); . Variations; . Apple Pie; 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce (Applesauce); ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (or apple pie spice); Diced apple; Chopped pecans; Cinnamon Apples (optional); . Peach Crisp; Peach slices; Granola; . PB&J; Chia Jam (see note); Peanut butter; Chopped strawberries; Raspberries; Chopped peanuts; . Chocolate Banana Bread; ½ banana mashed; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; Pinch nutmeg; Banana slices; Chopped walnuts

Welcome to the world of overnight oats, where breakfast is as easy as it is delicious! With just a little prep the night before, you’ll wake up to a nourishing meal that’s ready to go.

Base Recipe

This part’s so satisfying—mixing the oats with creamy yogurt and chia seeds. It’s the perfect start!

Delicious Variations

Get creative with toppings! Whether you’re in the mood for apple pie, peach crisp, or a classic PB&J, these variations will keep your mornings exciting.

Ingredients

Instructions

Make the base recipe:
Step 1

- Combine ingredients: In a Mason jar or other lidded jar, place the oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, salt, and Greek yogurt, if using.
Step 2

- Mix and refrigerate: Add the almond milk and stir until the mixture is well combined and there are no clumps of chia seeds at the bottom of the jar. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for up to 5 days.
Step 3

- Serve: In the morning, top with your desired toppings and serve with drizzles of maple syrup.
Apple Pie variation:
Step 4

- Prepare apple pie oats: Stir the applesauce and cinnamon into the overnight oat base. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, top with diced apple, chopped pecans, and cinnamon apples and drizzles of maple syrup, if desired.
Peach Crisp variation:
Step 5

- Prepare peach crisp oats: Make the plain overnight oat base. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, top with peach slices, granola, and drizzles of maple syrup, if desired.
PB&J variation:
Step 6

- Prepare PB&J oats: Make the plain overnight oat base. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, top with chia jam, peanut butter, chopped strawberries, raspberries, and chopped peanuts.
Chocolate Banana Bread variation:
Step 7

- Prepare chocolate banana bread oats: Stir the mashed banana, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the overnight oat base. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, top with banana slices, chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, and drizzles of maple syrup, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 250, Fat: 7g, Carbs: 40g, Protein: 10g

Cooking techniques

Mixing, soaking, and topping. It’s all about combining the ingredients and letting them soak to create a creamy texture.

Variations or substitutions

Feel free to switch out the fruits and toppings based on your preferences. You can use different nut butters, yogurt flavors, or even milk alternatives!

Storage tips

Overnight oats can last in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, so feel free to prep multiple jars at once!

Notes

Great for meal prep! You can customize each jar with different toppings to keep breakfast exciting throughout the week.