Description

This Healthy Overnight Oats recipe offers a nutritious and customizable breakfast option that’s easy to prepare. Featuring a creamy base of oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and milk, it can be tailored with various flavor combinations like strawberry banana, chocolate almond, or peanut butter bliss. Refrigerated overnight, the oats soak to a perfect creamy consistency, making for a quick, delicious, and wholesome morning meal that’s perfect for busy lifestyles or meal prepping.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

1 cup quick cooking oats (rolled oats work too)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup milk, any kind (unsweetened almond milk recommended)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)

Flavor Variations – Peanut Butter Bliss

2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

Flavor Variations – Strawberry Banana

1 medium banana, cut into slices or mashed
4 medium strawberries, cut into slices
¼ cup chocolate protein powder
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
¼ cup milk (or more, to taste)

Additional Variations

½ cup shredded apple
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
½ cup fresh blueberries, mashed
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
1 medium banana, sliced
2-4 vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
½ cup almond milk substituted with brewed coffee or bold brew
2 tablespoons preserves

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Instructions

Prepare the base mixture: In a large container, combine the quick cooking oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Add flavor variations: Stir in chosen variation ingredients such as peanut butter, chopped peanuts, fruit slices, chocolate protein powder, or other flavorings according to preference. Mix again to blend flavors evenly.
Refrigerate: Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. For best results and optimal texture, leave overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften.
Serve: When ready to eat, stir your overnight oats well. Adjust consistency by adding more milk if desired, depending on whether you prefer a thicker or thinner texture.
Add toppings and enjoy: Top the oats with additional flavorings such as nuts, fresh fruit, chocolate chips, or preserves. Enjoy your healthy, cold, and flavorful breakfast straight from the fridge.

Notes

Use rolled oats or quick cooking oats based on your texture preference. Rolled oats will be chewier, quick oats result in creamier oats.
Chia seeds help thicken the mixture and add extra fiber and omega-3s.
You can customize sweetness by adjusting maple syrup or honey.
Overnight soaking helps oats absorb liquids, making them easier to digest and enhancing flavor melding.
Add fresh toppings just before eating to maintain their texture and freshness.
This recipe is versatile; feel free to swap milk types or add protein powders to suit dietary needs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American