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Simple Overnight Oats Recipe
This is the simple overnight oats recipe to start with: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, stirred in a jar and left in the fridge overnight. Once you know the ratio, you can make any flavor.
Tips for the best simple overnight oats recipe
- Use rolled (old-fashioned) oats. Quick oats turn mushy and steel-cut oats stay very chewy.
- Any milk works: dairy, soy, oat or almond. Dairy and soy add the most protein.
- Make 3 or 4 jars at once; they keep 4 days in the fridge.
Simple Overnight Oats Recipe recipe
Simple Vanilla Overnight Oats (The Base Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Directions
- Stir everything together in a jar or container with a lid.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, stir, add a splash of milk if it's too thick, and top with any fruit.
Make it different: Use any milk: dairy, soy, oat or almond. Soy and dairy milk add the most protein.
* Protein amounts are estimates based on typical USDA values for common products. Brands vary, especially protein powder, bread and sausage, so check your labels.
More ways to make it
Banana Bread Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tbsp walnuts
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Directions
- Mash the banana in the bottom of the jar.
- Stir in oats, milk, yogurt, cinnamon and maple syrup.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours.
- Top with chopped walnuts in the morning.
Make it different: Add 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips for chocolate-chip banana bread.
Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 lemon
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Directions
- Zest the lemon quarter into the jar.
- Stir in oats, milk, yogurt, vanilla and maple syrup; fold in the frozen blueberries.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours.
Make it different: Swap blueberries for raspberries; add 1/2 tsp chia for a thicker jar.
Raspberry Almond Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds
- 1 tsp honey
Directions
- Stir oats, milk, yogurt and honey together.
- Add the frozen raspberries on top.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours.
- Sprinkle with sliced almonds before eating.
Make it different: Use frozen blackberries; swap almonds for pistachios.
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What is the ratio for overnight oats?
1 part rolled oats to 1 part milk, plus about half as much yogurt: 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 cup Greek yogurt per jar.
Do overnight oats need yogurt?
No. Yogurt adds creaminess and protein, but you can use 1/2 cup milk on its own.
How long do overnight oats need to soak?
At least 6 hours, so mixing them before bed works well. They keep up to 4 days in the fridge.
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