By Mia Wenzel – Overnight oats are uncooked oats you let soak in the refrigerator overnight in a liquid like yogurt or milk. Unlike hot oatmeal, overnight oats are enjoyed cold and creamy. You can customize them by changing the soaking liquid or adding various mix-ins such as fruits, nuts, seeds, spices, or sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. This versatility makes it easy to create a delicious and varied breakfast!
- Level: Easy
- Total: 5 hours & 5 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 5 Hours
- 1 Serving
Ingredients:
- ⅓ to ½ cup liquid such as dairy milk, almond, cashew, or coconut milk
- ⅓ to ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ⅓ to ½ cup yogurt, optional
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds, optional but highly recommended
- ½ banana, mashed, optional
- Serving suggestions:
- Fruit (Fresh or Dried), Nuts, Nut Butter, Seeds, Protein Powder, Granola, Coconut, Spices, Citrus Zest and Vanilla Extract.
Directions
- Add the desired amount of Milk, Oats, Yogurt, Chia Seeds, and Banana to a jar or container and give them a good stir.
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least 5 hours. In the morning, add additional liquid if you’d like. Once you achieve the desired consistency, top with fruit, nuts, nut butter, seeds, protein powder, granola, coconut, spices, zest, or vanilla extract.
Cook’s Note
- The mixture will be kept for up to 2 days. If you don’t add the banana, up to 4 days. However, once you are experienced, you’ll have no problem whipping up another batch midweek if needed!
Recipe from foodnetwork.com
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