Overnight Oats – 4 Delicious Variations

Yield

1 per variation

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook time

0 minutes

Ingredients

• For the Base:
• ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• ½ cup dairy or plant-based milk
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, optional
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
• Pinch of salt
• For Berry & Nut Butter:
• ½ cup berries
• 1 tablespoon almond or peanut butter
• Sliced strawberries, chopped almonds or walnuts, and honey, optional toppings
• For Peach Cobbler:
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Fresh peach slices, granola and chopped pecans, for topping
• For Chocolate Banana:
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Sliced banana, dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts, for topping
• For Apple Cinnamon:
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• Diced apple, extra cinnamon and chopped pecans, for topping

Method

1. Combine the oats, milk and salt in a jar or container. Stir in the optional yogurt, chia seeds and sweetener.

2. Choose one variation. For Berry & Nut Butter, stir in the berries and nut butter. For Peach Cobbler, add the cinnamon and vanilla. For Chocolate Banana, add the cocoa and vanilla. For Apple Cinnamon, add the cinnamon and applesauce.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

4. Stir in the morning, adding a splash of milk if needed. Add your chosen toppings and serve.

   

Kitchen notes

Timing guide:
Chill Time: At least 4 hours, preferably overnight
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: None

Practical Woman's Secret
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for a creamy texture with a little bite. Chia seeds thicken the mixture considerably, so add extra milk in the morning if needed. Keep granola and nuts separate until serving for the best crunch.

Serving and Storage
Serve chilled straight from the jar or spoon into a bowl.
Store the prepared base covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add fresh fruit toppings, sliced banana, nuts and granola just before eating.