Description
This Easy Overnight Oats recipe is a quick, nutritious breakfast option made by soaking rolled oats in coconut milk along with chia seeds, protein powder, yogurt, and fresh fruit. It requires no cooking and can be prepared the night before, making mornings hassle-free while delivering a creamy, delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup coconut milk
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Mix-ins
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- ¼ cup yogurt
- ½ cup fresh fruit (diced peaches, frozen cherries, or fresh berries)
- 2 tablespoons jam (raspberry or mixed berry)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients: In a 12-ounce glass jar, add the rolled oats, coconut milk, pinch of sea salt (if using), chia seeds, protein powder, yogurt, fresh fruit, jam, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- Mix well: Seal the jar tightly with a lid and shake vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate overnight: Place the jar in the refrigerator and allow the oats to soak and soften overnight, or for at least 6-8 hours.
- Serve: In the morning, give the oats a good stir and enjoy cold directly from the jar or transfer to a bowl. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Use any type of milk alternative or dairy milk if preferred instead of coconut milk.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or jam.
- For a vegan version, ensure the yogurt and protein powder are plant-based.
- Add nuts or seeds for crunch and extra nutrition.
- Make multiple servings in separate jars for easy grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
