Overnight Oats

Prep tonight, grab and go tomorrow. Breakfast that makes itself.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 0 min (8 hours soak) Serves: 1

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, nut butter, granola

Instructions

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  1. Combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a jar or container.
  2. Stir well to combine. Make sure all oats are submerged.
  3. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. In the morning, stir. Add more milk if too thick.
  5. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, or other toppings and eat cold, or microwave if you prefer it warm.

Notes

  • Oat type: Use old-fashioned rolled oats. Quick oats get too mushy. Steel cut won't soften enough.
  • Ratio: The 1:1 ratio of oats to liquid is key. Adjust to your preferred thickness.
  • Chia seeds: Not essential but add protein and help thicken. Flax works too.
  • Meal prep: Make 5 jars on Sunday. They last up to 5 days in the fridge.
  • Flavor combos: PB&J (peanut butter + jam), Banana Nut (banana + walnuts + cinnamon), Berry Blast (mixed berries + honey), Apple Pie (diced apple + cinnamon + pecans).

Adapted from Cookie and Kate