Description
This basic overnight oats recipe is healthy, vegan, dairy-free, and easy to make! These overnight oats in a jar are made with chia seeds, yogurt, and milk. It’s a quick make ahead breakfast for busy mornings, meal prep, and back to school season. They are kid-friendly and customizable with endless flavors and toppings! #overnightoats #overnightoatmeal #oatmeal #oatmealrecipes #healthybreakfast #veganbreakfast #chiaseeds #mealprep #makeahead
Ingredients
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Overnight Oats
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk or regular milk
- 1/4 cup non-dairy yogurt or regular yogurt (optional)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey, agave, etc)
- 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
Optional Toppings
- Fresh fruit
- Nut butter
- Granola
Instructions
- Add rolled oats, milk, yogurt (optional), maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to a jar. Mix ingredients together, then seal with a lid.
- Store oats in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- The next morning (or whenever you are ready to eat), remove the lid and stir the oats. If desired, add a splash of milk to thin the consistency.
- Enjoy the oats directly out of the jar or transfer them to a bowl. Add any toppings of your choosing, like fresh fruit, nut butter, and granola. Enjoy!
Notes
- How to store: Overnight oats are best enjoyed within 24 hours. However, you can keep them stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Be sure they are tightly sealed with a lid.
- Toppings: Serve with any of your favorite toppings. Read the blog post for the best topping recommendations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 274
- Sugar: 13g
- Fat: 7.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6.5g
- Protein: 6.5g
