Overnight Oats
Everything you need to know about making your own Overnight Oats at home! With all the best tips and tricks, this is your one-stop Overnight Oats read.
Servings: 1 serving
Cost: $1.82
Equipment
- Small bowl or mason jar or plastic container
Ingredients
Base Overnight Oats
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt I love Greek Gods; see note 1
- 2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
- 1-1/2 tablespoons maple syrup see note 2
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- Optional toppings see note 3
Berry Overnight Oats: Base Recipe (Above), plus:
- 1/2 cup assorted fresh berries coarsely chopped
- Optional toppings
Banana-Almond Overnight Oats
Instructions
Banana-Almond Overnight Oats
Makes one serving. Add to a mason jar or plastic container:Refrigerate overnight (or at least 30–45 minutes), stir well, and add toppings.Topping ideas: (Add as much or as little as you like!)1/2 cup (54g) old-fashioned oats1/3 cup (82g) honey vanilla Greek yogurt2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or any milk)1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonPinch of salt1/2 cup (130g) finely diced ripe banana2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips1/2 banana, thinly sliced1 tablespoon almond or peanut butterExtra sprinkle of cinnamonChia seeds1–2 tablespoons toasted chopped pecans or walnuts2 teaspoons mini chocolate chipsIn a small bowl, mason jar, or plastic container, stir together the old fashioned oats, honey vanilla Greek yogurt, vanilla almond milk, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if desired), and salt.- Stir well and make sure all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Cover the container and refrigerate overnight or until sufficiently cooled and thickened. (Sometimes I’ll even make them in the morning, get ready, then eat them—they are great even after only 30 minutes in the fridge.)
- When ready to eat, top with any additional toppings if desired. Store Overnight Oats in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Note 1: The yogurt can overpower these oats, so get a mild-tasting, sweetened yogurt. Whatever you choose, make sure you like it plain or you likely won’t love it in these oats. A plain vanilla yogurt (not Greek yogurt) is also a great option.
Note 2: I like 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup best, but sweeten to personal preference (1/2 tablespoon up to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia.)
Note 3: Optional toppings: swirl of almond or peanut butter, mini chocolate chips, and/or fresh berries, handful of granola, handful of toasted chopped nuts
Storage: Store overnight oats in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep toppings separate until ready to eat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.8g | Protein: 6.1g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 130.3mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8.8g