Basic Overnight Oats Recipe

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Looking for a quick, healthy breakfast? Overnight oats are your perfect make-ahead meal—creamy, customizable, and ready when you are! Just mix, soak, and wake up to a delicious no-cook breakfast packed with nutrients.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup (50g) rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)

• ½ cup (120ml) milk (dairy or plant-based like almond, oat, or coconut milk)

• ¼ cup (60g) Greek yoghurt (optional, for creaminess)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional, for extra thickness & fibre)

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a jar or an airtight container, mix all the ingredients together.

2. Stir well, seal, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).

3. In the morning, stir it and add more milk if needed.

4. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy cold!

Topping Ideas:

• Fruits: Sliced bananas, berries, mango, or apple

• Nuts & Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or flaxseeds

• Sweeteners: Drizzle of honey, peanut butter, or chocolate chips

• Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, or cocoa powder

Variations:

• Peanut Butter Banana: Add 1 tbsp peanut butter + banana slices

• Chocolate Berry: Mix in 1 tsp cocoa powder + fresh berries

• Tropical: Use coconut milk + top with mango & shredded coconut

Basic Overnight Oats Recipe

Find out how to prepare basic overnight oats easily. A healthy, no-cook breakfast that saves time. Get your recipe and start tomorrow!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Resting Time 8 hours hrs

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: All, American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup (50g) rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
• ½ cup (120ml) milk (dairy or plant-based like almond, oat, or coconut milk)
• ¼ cup (60g) Greek yoghurt (optional, for creaminess)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional, for extra thickness & fibre)
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• A pinch of salt

Method

 

1. In a jar or an airtight container, mix all the ingredients together.
2. Stir well, seal, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
3. In the morning, stir it and add more milk if needed.
4. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy cold!

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