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Overnight Oats Recipe

This is the ULTIMATE Overnight Oats base recipe! It's my go-to whenever I want to meal prep overnight oats and need quick, healthy breakfasts that are ready to go in the morning. Made with just 5 ingredients (and tons of flavor variation ideas) and mixed together in 5 minutes, this oatmeal recipe is incredibly easy. With this classic recipe, you can make perfect overnight oats with the best oats to liquid ratio every single time!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Refrigeration Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 282kcal
Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

Overnight Oats Base Recipe

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

Chocolate Peanut Butter

Date Snickers

  • 2 Tablespoons chopped dates
  • 2 Tablespoon chopped peanuts
  • 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips + 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil melted for drizzle topping (or just mix in chocolate chips)

Strawberry Crumble

  • 1/4 cup freshly sliced strawberries
  • 2 Tablespoons granola
  • 2 Tablespoons almond butter

Maple Cinnamon Pecan

  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup optional, since there is already syrup in the base recipe
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 2 Tablespoons almond butter

Caramel Apple Pie

  • 1 medium apple chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon caramel
  • 2 Tablespoons granola

Banana Bread

  • 1 medium banana sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons almond butter
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup optional, since there is already syrup in the base recipe
  • 2 Tablespoons granola

Instructions

  • Divide the rolled oats, milk, vanilla, maple syrup, and yogurt into two jars.
  • Mix until evenly combined.
  • Add in the flavor mix-in ingredients of choice.
  • Add a lid and store in the refrigerator overnight.
  • In the morning add toppings (optional) and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Nutrition is calculated for the base overnight oats recipe and does not include flavor variation mix-ins.
  • Easy protein upgrade: add 1/2 scoop of protein to each jar for high-protein overnight oats!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Jar | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg