Description

This Healthy Overnight Oats recipe is a versatile and nutritious breakfast option that combines oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and milk with natural sweeteners for a creamy, satisfying meal. Featuring eight flavor variations like Snickers, Banana Cream Pie, and Lemon Blueberry, it caters to different taste preferences while being easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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Base Recipe

1 cup quick cooking oats (rolled oats work too)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup milk (any kind, unsweetened almond milk recommended)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

Snickers Variation

2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Banana Cream Pie Variation

1 medium banana, sliced
2-4 vanilla wafer cookies, crushed

Strawberry Banana Variation

1 medium banana, sliced or mashed
4 medium strawberries, sliced

Chocolate Protein Variation

1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup milk, or more to taste

Apple Pie Variation

1/2 cup shredded apple
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Lemon Blueberry Variation

1/2 cup fresh blueberries, mashed
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Vanilla Latte Variation

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Replace 1/2 cup of the almond milk with brewed coffee or bold brew

PB&J Variation

2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons preserves

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Instructions

Combine Base Ingredients: Place all the base recipe ingredients (oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup) into a large container and mix well until fully combined.
Add Flavor Variations: Stir in any of the desired flavor variation ingredients to customize your oats according to your preference.
Refrigerate: Cover the container and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
Stir and Adjust Consistency: When ready to eat, stir the overnight oats thoroughly. Add more milk if you prefer a thinner consistency, as some like it thick and others more fluid.
Serve with Toppings: Top your oats with additional toppings from the chosen flavor variation or fresh fruits and enjoy cold.

Notes

This recipe was updated on December 27, 2023, with the addition of 8 flavor variations to the original base.
Great for batch cooking and meal prepping; you can double or triple the recipe easily.
Protein powder can be added (¼ cup) to boost protein content; add extra milk as needed.
To make vegan, substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt and use non-dairy milk.
Nutrition info applies only to the base recipe, not variations.
Stored properly in the fridge, overnight oats last up to 3-5 days.
Overnight oats can be eaten cold or warmed in the microwave for 30-60 seconds if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2 recipe)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 13g
Cholesterol: 5mg