OVERNIGHT OATS
This overnight oats recipe is a great healthy breakfast that you can prep in advance and can last all week. There is a ton of flexibility with flavors, toppings, add-ins, to make this recipe awesome! Overnight oats are nutrient dense, full of fiber, creamy, & delicious. This recipe will teach you how to make a base that can be used with any toppings or add-ins. They are a zero cooking grab-and-go breakfast that’s delicious and nutritious!
Ingredients
Oats
Milk of choice (I use Unsweetened Almond Milk)
Sweetener: Agave (Honey or maple syrup work great too)
Chia seeds (optional)
Vanilla extract
Sea Salt
Cinnamon
Greek yogurt (optional)
Toppings of choice: Any nut butters, fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, spices etc.
It’s all about ratios to get the right consistency for overnight oats. Try the suggested ratio below and then add more milk or less milk until you find what you like!
1 Part Oats + 1 Part Milk
1 Part Oats + 1 Part Milk + 1 teaspoon of seeds
This is my ideal, creamy texture to marinate overnight. In the morning just add your fruit or nut butters!
Step by Step Instructions
1. Add 1 cup of oats to your preferred jar/container
2. Add in 1 cup of your milk of choice
3. Add 1 teaspoon of chia seeds (optional)
4. Add 1-2 tablespoons of vanilla extract
5. Add 1 tablespoon of sweetener of your choice (agave, maple syrup, or honey)
6. Add sea salt & cinnamon to your desire
7. Mix everything together until the oats are submerged in the milk
Seal/cover the jar or container with lid & refrigerate overnight
Enjoy!!