Description
Healthy, easy, and perfect for busy mornings. This single-serve overnight oats recipe takes just minutes to prep and keeps you full for hours. Customize this recipe with ingredients that suit your needs. Add protein by stirring in 1 serving of protein powder with extra milk, if desired. See notes for options.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole rolled oats (aka "old-fashioned oats" only; not quick or steel-cut)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a jar. Stir in oats (and optional additions, such as chia seeds, if using).
- Top with fruit. Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
- Stir before serving. Taste and add more maple syrup or honey if needed. Keeps up to 3 days in the fridge (up to 4 days if dairy-free).
Notes
Optional base additions: 1 tablespoon nut butter; 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; ½ teaspoon cinnamon (or any spices you like); 1 serving protein powder + addional milk (about 1/3 cup-adjust to desired consistency)
Optional on top: ½ cup berries (fresh or frozen) or cut fruit
Use whole rolled oats only. Quick oats get mushy, and steel-cut oats stay too firm.
If using crunchy toppings like nuts or coconut flakes, add just before serving for the best texture.
Enjoy cold or warm up in a small pot on the stove with an extra splash of milk.
Flavor Variations:
Apple Cinnamon Spice: Diced apple + cinnamon + pinch of pumpkin pie spice.
Chocolate Banana: 1 teaspoon cocoa powder mixed in with the milk + banana slices on top.
Peanut Butter & Jelly: Stir in peanut butter + berries or jam.
Blueberry Almond: Sub the vanilla for almond extract, then add blueberries + slivered almonds on top.
Tropical Twist: Use coconut milk in the base, and pineapple or mango + shredded coconut on top.