How to Make Perfect Overnight Oats (plus recipes!)
Learn how to make overnight oats that are perfectly thick, creamy, packed with nutrients, and absolutely delicious! With this step-by-step tutorial and a few key tips and tricks, you'll be able to make the best overnight oats for the perfect meal prep breakfast. Flavor ideas and our best recipes included!
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup (113g) greek yogurt or dairy free yogurt (vanilla or plain)
- 1 ¼ cup (300g) milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup (95g) rolled oats, gluten-free if desired
- Optional to sweeten:
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey**
- Optional add ins:
- 1 large banana, mashed
- ¼ cup (38g) berries of choice
- Optional toppings:
- 2 tablespoons nut butter
- Banana slices
- Fresh berries
- Shredded coconut
- Homemade granola
Instructions
- Add yogurt, milk and mashed banana (if using) to a large bowl and stir together until well combined and creamy. Stir in oats and chia seeds. Then cover and place in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
- Once ready to serve, divide between two 12 ounce mason jars, layering nut butter and fruit in the middle, if you’d like.
- Top each overnight oat serving with more nut butter and fruit, if desired. If you like crunch, add extra chia seeds, granola and/or chopped nuts on top. Serves 2. See the full post for all of our recipes and flavor ideas!
Notes
**You likely won't need to sweeten much if you are using banana and/or a flavored yogurt, such as vanilla.
See the full post with tips, tricks, and all of my overnight oats recipes!