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Homemade Overnight Oats Recipe

This easy homemade overnight oats recipe is a convenient breakfast that can be prepared ahead of time with simple ingredients. Once you learn the basic formula, you can experiment with different fruits, spices, nuts, seeds, and nut butters to create a variety of flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup milk of your choice
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh fruit nuts, seeds, or nut butter for topping

Method
 

  1. Add the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a jar or container.
  2. Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
  3. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Stir the oats before serving and add a splash of milk if they are too thick.
  5. Top with your favorite fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, or nut butter.
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use rolled oats for the best texture.
  • Adjust the milk to make the oats thinner or thicker.
  • Customize the recipe with your favorite flavors and toppings.
  • Keep the prepared oats refrigerated.
  • Add crunchy toppings just before serving for the best texture.