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OVERNIGHT OATS


  • Author: recipstep
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Overnight oats are a delicious and convenient breakfast option that can be prepared the night before, allowing the oats to soak and soften overnight. This recipe offers a customizable base with endless flavor variations to suit individual preferences.


Ingredients

BASIC OVERNIGHT OATS

▢½ cup rolled oats
▢½ cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
▢¼ cup Greek yogurt (dairy or dairy-free)
▢1 tablespoon chia seeds
▢1 tablespoon maple syrup
BANANA BREAD OVERNIGHT OATS
▢½ banana, mashed
▢2 tablespoon chopped walnuts
▢½ teaspoon vanilla extract
▢½ teaspoon cinnamon
▢pinch of ground flaxseed
SPICED PEAR OVERNIGHT OATS
▢½ pear, diced
▢1 tablespoon chopped pecans
▢½ teaspoon cinnamon

▢pinch of nutmeg
PB&J OVERNIGHT OATS
▢2 tablespoon raspberry jam or puree
▢1 tablespoon peanut butter (or almond butter)
▢1 teaspoon chopped pistachios
PINA COLADA OVERNIGHT OATS
▢¼ cup small diced pineapple
▢1 tablespoon shredded coconut
▢¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
▢*note: use coconut milk in the base recipe
CARROT CAKE OVERNIGHT OATS
▢¼ cup shredded carrot
▢1 tablespoon shredded coconut
▢1 tablespoon raisins
▢½ teaspoon vanilla extract
▢½ teaspoon cinnamon
STRAWBERRY PROTEIN OVERNIGHT OATS
▢¼ cup small diced strawberry
▢1 scoop protein powder or collagen powder
▢1 tablespoon sliced almonds
▢½ teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

Add all the ingredients into a sealable jar or bowl and give it a stir until combined.

Let it soak in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but it’s best to soak overnight for 8 hours. This will yield a creamier consistency.
Overnight oats mixed in a large bowl with a spoon.
Top your overnight oats with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • Overnight oats can be customized with various toppings such as sliced bananas, berries, almonds, shredded coconut, or peanut butter.
  • Adjust sweetness according to preference by adding more or less honey or maple syrup.
  • Can be adapted to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or keto diets.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Various

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 10g