Overnight Oats 5 Ways
These Overnight Oats 5 Ways are SO EASY! Nutritious, customizable, and perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast with wholesome ingredients and delicious flavors.
Equipment
- Medium-sized bowl or jar
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk any type, including almond or oat milk
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Fruit, Nuts, and Nut Butter Variations
- 1 cup fruit e.g., berries, banana, mango
- 0.25 cup nuts or seeds e.g., almonds, walnuts, chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
Instructions
Basic Preparation Steps
- In a medium-sized bowl or jar, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 2 cups milk of your choice, and 1/2 cup Greek yogurt.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon and mix well.
- Cover the container and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 6 hours).
- In the morning, add your chosen fruits, nuts or seeds, and nut butter according to the variation you prefer.
Variations
- Berry Nutty Delight: Top with 1 cup mixed berries, 1/4 cup chopped almonds, and 1 tablespoon almond butter.
- Tropical Mango Coconut: Mix in 1 cup diced mango, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut, and finish with 1 tablespoon peanut butter.
- Classic Banana Walnut: Layer with 1 cup sliced banana, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, and 1 tablespoon almond butter.
- Apple Cinnamon Crunch: Fold in 1 cup diced apples, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, and 1 tablespoon peanut butter. Add extra cinnamon if desired.
- Peanut Butter Berry Swirl: Swirl 1 tablespoon peanut butter through the oats before refrigerating. In the morning, top with 1 cup mixed berries and 2 tablespoons chia seeds.
Notes
- Use rolled oats, not instant oats, to avoid a mushy texture overnight.
- Add nuts or seeds in the morning to keep them crunchy.
- Store overnight oats in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Try dairy-free yogurt alternatives for a vegan version.
- Heat overnight oats gently if you prefer them warm.