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A bowl of overnight oats in a glass Weck jar with a wood handled spoon sticking out. The oats are topped with sliced banana, chopped walnuts, chia seeds, raw oats, and honey. Made from the recipe How to Make Overnight Oats.

Basic Recipe for Overnight Oats

Learn how to make overnight oats for an easy, healthy breakfast. This is a basic recipe for overnight oats for you to add your favorite oatmeal toppings.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie
Keyword: easy, low calorie meals, meal prep, quick
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Author: Sharon Lachendro

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, gluten free if needed
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons Chia Seeds
  • ½ cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt, Plain or non-dairy can also be used
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • ⅔ cup Milk, regular or non-dairy

Instructions

  • Add the oats, fine sea salt, chia seeds, yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and milk to a bowl. Mix until completely combined.
  • Divide the mixture into 2 even portions in resealable glass jars. Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
  • Top with desired toppings before serving.

Notes

  1. Read the FAQ's section below.
  2. Overnight Oats can be stored in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
  3. Nutrition facts were calculated with LoseIt! App and will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
  4. These little jars are perfect for Overnight Oats. They even come with spoons that attach for a portable breakfast!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g