Basic Overnight Oats Recipe
A simple, no-cook recipe for preparing creamy oats the night before for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min active time + 6 hours chilling
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, sweetener (if using), and salt in a jar or container with a lid.
- Stir the mixture well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
- In the morning, check the consistency. If it is too thick, add a splash more milk.
- Serve cold directly from the jar. Add your favorite toppings before eating.
Notes
- For a thicker texture, increase the chia seeds to 1.5 tablespoons.
- For a creamier result, use full-fat milk or a thicker non-dairy milk like oat or soy milk.
- You can prepare a batch of 5 jars on Sunday for easy weekday breakfasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 5
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