Whether you're dropping the kids to school or rushing out to start your day, this basic recipe for overnight oats make a great healthy breakfast you can grab and go. With little to no prep, overnight oats will keep you full and can last in the fridge all week!
Below gives you what you will need to make your own of overnight oats, and includes some of our favorite overnight recipes.
Oats: This is the staple ingredient. 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!
Milk: This is the liquid component. Although milk is the most common, you can also use 2%, low fat, or alternative plant-based milks such as coconut or oat milk.
Vanilla extract: This adds a bit of flavor to your oats and gives it a sweeter flavor without any added sweeteners.
Honey: This ingredient is OPTIONAL. You can use honey or maple syrup to add some sweetness to your oats.
Chia seeds: This ingredient is OPTIONAL. Chia seeds are added to give your oats an extra nutritional boost. These small seeds are packed with nutrition and help give your oats a pudding-like texture.
Greek yoghurt: This ingredient is OPTIONAL. Yoghurt boosts protein and gives oats a creamy/ tangy flavor.
Various toppings: This is where the oats get versatile. You can add dried or fresh fruits, nut butters, jams or different spices (such as cinnamon or nutmeg) to play around with different flavors! There are so many ways to dress up overnight oats, anyway you want.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup Quaker Rolled Oats
- 4 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Method:
Stir yoghurt, Quaker Rolled Oats, strawberry jam, and chia seeds together in a covered jar or container. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours overnight. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours overnight.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Quaker Rolled Oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 cup coconut chips
- 1 banana
Method:
1. Combine everything except bananas into a bowl
2. Place jars and refrigerate overnight
3. In the morning, top each jar with banana slices and enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Quaker Rolled Oats
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 packet stevia
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 3/4 cup almond milk
Methods:
1. Mix everything together and place in a mason jar
2. Leave in the refrigerator overnight and enjoy in the morning!