Easy Overnight Oats Recipe

About This Recipe

Overnight oats have become one of the most searched and prepared breakfasts globally — and for good reason. Soaking rolled oats in liquid overnight transforms them from raw grain to a creamy, ready-to-eat breakfast with virtually no morning effort. The cold-soaking also makes oats easier to digest. The base recipe is infinitely customisable.

Ingredients

Serves 1

• 80 grolled oats(not instant oats)
• 200 mlmilk(dairy or plant-based)
• 2 tbspGreek yogurt
• 1 tbspchia seeds
• 1 tbspmaple syrup or honey
• 0.5 tspvanilla extract
• fresh fruit, nut butter, granola(toppings of choice)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine in a jar

   Add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, sweetener and vanilla to a jar or bowl. Stir well until fully combined.

2. 2

   Refrigerate overnight

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or up to 5 days. The oats absorb the liquid and soften completely.

   Give the jar a stir after 1 hour — the chia seeds can clump at the bottom.

3. 3

   Add toppings and eat

   In the morning, stir and add a splash more milk if too thick. Top with fresh fruit, nut butter, granola or anything you like. Eat cold or microwave 2 minutes for warm oats.

Variations

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  Peanut butter banana overnight oats: add 1 tbsp peanut butter and top with sliced banana.

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  Chocolate overnight oats: add 1 tbsp cocoa powder and top with dark chocolate chips.

Storage

Keeps refrigerated for up to 5 days — ideal for weekly meal prep. Don't freeze.

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