Overnight Oats (Recipe & Tips)
Total Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(118)
Ingredients
1 serving
- ⅓ cup homemade muesli or ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats plus ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
- ½ cup milk of choice for a very thick consistency, or up to ⅔ cup milk for a lighter consistency
- ½ cup fruit (fresh or frozen blueberries or raspberries, or sliced fresh strawberries)
- Drizzle of maple syrup or honey, if desired
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Preparation
Step 1
In a jar or bowl, combine the muesli (or oats and cinnamon), chia seeds, and nut butter. Add a splash of the milk and mix the nut butter into the oats. Then add the rest of the milk and stir to combine.
Step 2
Top with your fruit of choice. If you used more milk than ½ cup and want your fruit to stay on top, wait to top the oats until you’re ready to serve. If you’re using fruit that doesn’t store well, like sliced apple or banana, wait to top the oats until you’re ready to serve.
Step 3
Place the lid on the jar and refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days. When you’re ready to serve, add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey if desired, and enjoy chilled.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
Make it gluten free:
Use certified gluten-free oats.
Make it vegan:
Choose one of the dairy-free milk options listed above. If adding additional sweetener, use maple syrup instead of honey.
Make it nut free:
Omit the nut butter or replace it with sunbutter.
Warm it up:
Overnight oats are typically served chilled. However, if you prefer warm oats, you can heat them in the microwave. Just use a microwave-safe jar and stir frequently while warming.
