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Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats
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Overnight Oats are a convenient, nutritious, and customizable no-cook breakfast that becomes creamy and flavorful after soaking overnight. Packed with fiber, protein, and wholesome ingredients, they offer a perfect start to your day with endless variations to suit your taste and dietary needs.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • Rolled oats: 1/2 cup
  • Chia seeds or flaxseeds: 1 tablespoon

Wet Ingredients

  • Milk or milk alternative (e.g., almond, coconut, or cow’s milk): 1/2 to 3/4 cup
  • Greek yogurt: 1/4 cup
  • Sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or stevia): 1 to 2 teaspoons, optional

Mix-ins and Toppings (optional)

  • Fresh or dried fruit (e.g., berries, banana slices, pineapple chunks, diced apple)
  • Nuts or seeds (e.g., almond slivers, chopped walnuts, shredded coconut)
  • Spices (e.g., cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder)
  • Nut butter (e.g., peanut butter)
  • Chocolate chips (for chocolate variation)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add rolled oats, chia seeds (or flaxseeds), and any desired spices like cinnamon or cocoa powder into a jar or bowl to form the dry base.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in your choice of milk and Greek yogurt. Add your preferred sweetener such as honey or maple syrup. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Mix in Fruits or Nuts: Fold in fresh or dried fruits and/or nuts now, or reserve some to add as toppings in the morning for added texture and freshness.
  4. Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften into a creamy texture.
  5. Enjoy or Customize: In the morning, stir the oats well and add any additional toppings like fresh fruit, nut butter, or seeds to enhance flavor and texture. Then serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use rolled oats for best texture; quick oats or steel-cut oats do not work as well.
  • Chia seeds help thicken and add a pleasant gel-like texture.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste, adding more sweetener in the morning if preferred.
  • Store overnight oats in airtight containers to keep them fresh and prevent spills.
  • Let oats soak for at least 6 hours; overnight soaking yields optimal creaminess.

Nutrition

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