Description
Overnight oats are a simple, no-cook method of making oatmeal that soaks overnight in the fridge. This guide includes a basic recipe plus 8 delicious variations to try.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For Basic Overnight Oats:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- For Berry Blast Variation:
- 1/4 cup mixed berries
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- For Chocolate Banana Variation:
- 1/2 banana, mashed
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- For Apple Cinnamon Variation:
- 1/4 cup grated apple
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- For Tropical Variation:
- 1/4 cup diced mango
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
- For PB&J Variation:
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon jam
- For Pumpkin Spice Variation:
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- For Coffee Lover’s Variation:
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Savory Variation:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. In a jar or container with a lid, combine all base ingredients (oats, milk, chia seeds, sweetener, and salt).
- 2. Stir well to combine, making sure all oats are submerged in liquid.
- 3. For flavored variations, add the additional ingredients now and stir to incorporate.
- 4. Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 5. In the morning, stir the oats and add more milk if desired for consistency.
- 6. Top with additional toppings if preferred (fresh fruit, nuts, etc.) and enjoy cold or slightly warmed.
Notes
Overnight oats will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For best texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats rather than quick oats. All nutritional information is calculated for the basic recipe without variations.