Name: Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 6 h 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; 1 cup milk; 1 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 1/2 cup fresh fruit; 1 tbsp nut butter; 1/4 cup yogurt; 1 tbsp nuts or seeds

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Overnight Oats

Cooking Method: No-cook Cuisine: American Courses: Breakfast Recipe Keys: H Healthy M Make-Ahead Q Quick

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Rest Time 6 hrs Total Time 6 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 2 Calories: 500

Best Season: All Seasons

Dietary:

V Vegetarian (easily made vegan or gluten-free)

Description

Overnight oats are a versatile, no-cook breakfast that you can prepare the night before. Just mix oats with milk (or a dairy-free alternative) and flavorings, and let them chill overnight in the fridge for a quick and nutritious start to the day.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients Section

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup milk ((or almond/soy/oat milk for vegan))

1 tbsp chia seeds ((optional, for extra fiber))

1 tbsp honey or maple syrup ((for sweetness, optional))

Flavor Toppings Section

¹⁄₂ cup fresh fruit ((e.g., berries, banana slices))

1 tbsp nut butter ((e.g., almond or peanut))

¹⁄₄ cup yogurt ((optional))

1 tbsp nuts or seeds ((for crunch))

Instructions

Prepare the Base:

In a bowl or jar, combine the oats, milk, chia seeds, and sweetener. Stir well to ensure the oats are fully coated with the liquid.

Chill Overnight:
- Cover the bowl or jar and place it in the refrigerator. Let the oats soak for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Add Toppings:

In the morning, give the oats a quick stir. Add your desired toppings such as fresh fruit, yogurt, nut butter, or crunchy nuts.

Serve:

Enjoy the oats cold, or you can warm them slightly in the microwave if preferred.

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 500kcal
Calories from Fat 140kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Sodium 200mg9%
Potassium 400mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 80g27%
Dietary Fiber 12g48%
Sugars 16g
Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 200 IU
Vitamin C 4 mg
Calcium 300 mg
Iron 4 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Oats, breakfast, overnight, no-cook, healthy

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Overnight Oats