About the Recipe
Overnight oats are a timesaving, nutritious, and versatile breakfast option that you can prepare the night before. They are perfect for busy mornings, allowing you to enjoy a healthy meal without the rush. The base ingredients typically include rolled oats, milk (or a dairy-free alternative), and yogurt. From there, the possibilities are endless with different toppings and mix-ins to create a variety of flavors.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- Rolled oats
- Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- Greek yogurt (or any yogurt of your choice)
- Sweetener (optional, like honey or maple syrup)
### Tips for Perfecting the Best Overnight Oats:
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture.
- Adjust the liquid to your preferred consistency. More milk for a thinner consistency, less for a thicker one.
- Let the oats sit for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best.
- Stir well before serving to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
### Substitutions:
- Milk: Almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc.
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt, coconut yogurt, almond yogurt, etc.
- Sweetener: Honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, stevia, or skip it entirely.
### Toppings and Mix-ins:
- Fresh or dried fruits
- Nuts and seeds
- Nut butters
- Spices
- Superfoods like chia seeds, flaxseeds, or hemp hearts
Preparation
1. Classic Vanilla Almond
### Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds
- Fresh berries for topping
### Instructions:
1. Combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and honey in a jar.
2. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. In the morning, top with sliced almonds and fresh berries.
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## 2. Chocolate Banana Delight
### Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup soy milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- Dark chocolate shavings for topping
### Instructions:
1. Mix oats, soy milk, cocoa powder, mashed banana, and chia seeds in a jar.
2. Stir until well combined, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. Top with dark chocolate shavings before serving.
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## 3. Blueberry Lemon Zest
### Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup coconut yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
### Instructions:
1. Combine oats, coconut milk, coconut yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a jar.
2. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. Stir in fresh blueberries before eating.
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## 4. Apple Cinnamon Crunch
### Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup oat milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 apple, chopped
- 1 tbsp walnuts, chopped
### Instructions:
1. In a jar, mix oats, oat milk, Greek yogurt, and cinnamon.
2. Fold in chopped apple and stir well.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. Top with chopped walnuts in the morning.
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## 5. Tropical Paradise
### Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup coconut yogurt
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut
- ½ cup pineapple chunks
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
### Instructions:
1. Combine oats, coconut milk, coconut yogurt, shredded coconut, and chia seeds in a jar.
2. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. Add pineapple chunks before serving.
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## 6. Peanut Butter Banana
### Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1 tbsp flaxseeds
### Instructions:
1. Mix oats, almond milk, peanut butter, and flaxseeds in a jar.
2. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. Add sliced banana in the morning.
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## 7. Strawberry Cheesecake
### Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup cashew milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ cup strawberries, chopped
### Instructions:
1. In a jar, combine oats, cashew milk, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and honey.
2. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. Fold in chopped strawberries before eating.
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## 8. Matcha Green Tea
### Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- ¼ cup coconut yogurt
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Fresh mango chunks for topping
### Instructions:
1. Combine oats, almond milk, coconut yogurt, matcha powder, and maple syrup in a jar.
2. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. Top with fresh mango chunks before serving.
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## 9. Pumpkin Spice
### Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tbsp pecans, chopped
### Instructions:
1. Mix oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice in a jar.
2. Stir until well combined, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. Top with chopped pecans in the morning.
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## 10. Mocha Madness
### Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup soy milk
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules
- 1 tbsp honey
- Dark chocolate chips for topping
### Instructions:
1. Combine oats, soy milk, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, and honey in a jar.
2. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. Add dark chocolate chips before serving.
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## 11. Raspberry Almond Joy
### Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- ¼ cup almond yogurt
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ½ cup raspberries
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
### Instructions:
1. In a jar, mix oats, almond milk, almond yogurt, almond butter, and chia seeds.
2. Stir thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. Fold in raspberries before eating.
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## 12. Maple Pecan Delight
### Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup oat milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
### Instructions:
1. Combine oats, oat milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon in a jar.
2. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. Top with chopped pecans in the morning.