How to Make Overnight Oats {4 ways} Recipe
A versatile recipe for overnight oats that can be customized in four delicious ways. This healthy and convenient breakfast combines rolled oats, chia seeds, and your choice of milk, along with various flavorful mix-ins like peanut butter, bananas, and fresh fruit. Easy to prepare the night before, these oats are perfect for a quick, nutritious morning meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 to 1 cup low-fat milk (or dairy-free milk)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Sweeteners and Flavorings
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix-in Options
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 medium banana, sliced into thin pieces
- 1/2 medium apple, chopped into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a 16-ounce mason jar or container, mix 1/2 cup rolled oats, 3/4 to 1 cup milk of your choice, and 1 tablespoon chia seeds. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Add flavor mix-ins: Incorporate your choice of sweeteners such as 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, and spices like 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Add desired mix-ins like 1 tablespoon peanut butter, sliced bananas, chopped apples, almond butter, or blueberries. Stir again to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Refrigerate overnight: Secure the jar with a lid and place it in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 5 hours. This allows the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Serve: In the morning, enjoy your overnight oats chilled directly from the fridge, or warm them by microwaving for 1 minute, stirring halfway through heating for even warmth.
Notes
- Use any type of milk you prefer, including dairy-free options like almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste by varying the amount of maple syrup or brown sugar.
- Add fresh fruit or nuts for extra texture and nutrition.
- Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker consistency, reduce the amount of milk slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 jar)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: overnight oats, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast, no-cook oats, chia seeds, rolled oats, make-ahead breakfast
