How to Make Overnight Oats (Easy Recipe)
This basic Overnight Oats recipe uses my easy formula of equal parts old-fashioned oats, Greek yogurt, and milk. Add in chia seeds, then customize with berries, peanut butter, granola, or whatever sounds good each morning.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- ½ cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ Tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- In a pint sized mason jar, add all four ingredients.
- Place a lid on the jar and give it a quick shake, or stir with a spoon.
- Refrigerate overnight oats for at least 6 hours. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Notes
- Yogurt- I like to use a high protein vanilla flavored Greek yogurt. Use any flavor or brand you prefer.
- Milk- I use vanilla flavored protein shake (Premier Protein), but any type of milk works great here, including non-dairy.
- Oats- don't use steel cut oats or quick cook oats for this recipe. One will be too chewy, one will be too mushy. You want this "just right" as Goldilocks would say.
- Optional additions- chia seeds, 1 teaspoon flax seed, 1 Tablespoon peanut butter. All delicious options.
- Toppings- Add fresh berries and a sprinkle of sugar-free granola if desired.
- Store overnight oats for up to 5 days. I use a pint size mason jar for a single serving of overnight oatmeal. Be sure to choose the wide mouth jar for easy eating.
- Can easily double, triple the amount.
Nutrition
Serving: 1jar | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg
