Healthy Recipe: Overnight oats
Ingredients
Oats: This is really the only ingredient that’s non-negotiable. Make sure to use plain old-fashioned oats and not quick oats because the consistency is best with rolled oats. You can also use gluten-free oats. Do not use steel cut oats.
Milk: For the liquid part, you can actually make this with water! But it’s more common to use milk. Though others may use full fat, 2% or low-fat milk, we prefer plant-based options like almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk or oat milk.
Chia seeds (optional): These seeds are packed with tons of nutrition, and they help give the oats a pudding-like texture. So, I always like to include them in my base recipe.
Greek or vegan yogurt (optional): This gives the oats a tangy flavor, creamy texture and boost of protein.
Vanilla extract (optional): This enhances all the flavors that go into the overnight oatmeal as well as giving it sweetness without any sweetener.
Sweetener (optional): Use 100% raw honey or maple syrup to sweeten the mixture, especially because oats can be somewhat bland on their own.
Toppings: This is where you can have some fun with fresh fruit, dried fruit, nut butters, nuts, seeds and spices (like cinnamon, nutmeg or cardamom). There are so many topping ideas and combinations, and I think that’s what makes this such a great versatile recipe!
Instructions
Place all ingredients into a large glass container and mix until combined.
Cover the glass container with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Toppings can be added the night before or immediately before serving.
Uncover and enjoy from the glass container the next day. Thin with a little more milk or water, if desired.
Storage: Overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. This makes it an ideal breakfast meal prep to make on Sunday night for the week.