Overnight Oats (5 Ways)
The base recipe takes 5 minutes the night before. In the morning, breakfast is just... there. I've been rotating through these five flavours for years and I'm still not sick of any of them.
The Base Recipe
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk of choice
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Combine everything in a jar, stir well, seal, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours). In the morning, add your toppings and eat cold or gently warmed.
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The 5 Flavours
### 1. Classic Berry Add ½ tsp vanilla to the base. Top with fresh or frozen berries and a drizzle of honey.
### 2. Peanut Butter Banana Stir 1 tbsp peanut butter into the base. Top with sliced banana and a sprinkle of cacao nibs.
### 3. Apple Pie Add ½ tsp cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg to the base. Top with diced apple and a few chopped walnuts.
### 4. Chocolate Stir 1 tbsp cocoa powder and an extra tsp of maple syrup into the base. Top with banana slices and a few dark chocolate chips.
### 5. Mango Coconut Use coconut milk as your liquid. Top with diced mango and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes.
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Notes
These keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, so I often make a few jars at once. Rolled oats work best — quick oats go mushy and steel-cut stay too chewy. If you like them thicker, reduce the milk slightly.