Traditional Overnight Oats

Prep time: 5 minutes

Chill time: 6-8 hours

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 Tb. chia seeds (optional)
  • ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Tb. sweetener, such as honey or pure maple syrup

Directions:

  • 1

    Add all ingredients into a glass jar or container and top with a secure lid.

  • 2

    Gently shake to combine.

  • 3

    Place in the refrigerator overnight.

  • 4

    In the morning, remove the lid. Serve cold, or warm them up in the microwave.

Tips:

  • If the oats are too thick in the morning, thin the mixture by adding a little milk.
  • Want to sweeten it up? Add your favorite fruit or a little more honey—or both!

Banana Blueberry Overnight Oats

Prep time: 5 minutes

Chill time: 6-8 hours

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp. chia seeds (optional)
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • ½ banana, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup blueberries, frozen or fresh
  • 1 Tb. pure maple syrup

Directions:

  • 1

    Place oats and chia seeds into a glass jar or container.

  • 2

    Add milk.

  • 3

    Layer bananas, vanilla and blueberries on top.

  • 4

    Cover with a secure lid and refrigerate overnight.

  • 5

    In the morning, remove the lid and stir oats. Add maple syrup and extra milk if desired.

  • 6

    Serve cold, or warm them up in the microwave.

Tips:

  • Jars can last 3-5 days refrigerated.
  • Substitute your favorite dairy-free or nut-based milk as desired.
  • Want a sweeter taste? Add more maple syrup.
  • For a little added crunch, top with pecans or walnuts.
  • For those with wheat sensitivity or allergies, use gluten-free oatmeal.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats

Prep time: 5 minutes

Chill time: 6-8 hours

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1¼ tsp. cocoa powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1½ Tb. pure maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Tb. peanut butter
  • 1 Tb. peanuts, roasted and chopped

Directions:

  • 1

    Whisk together oats and cocoa powder in a large bowl.

  • 2

    Slowly add milk, maple syrup and vanilla. Stir until combined.

  • 3

    Pour oat mixture into a jar.

  • 4

    Top with peanut butter.

  • 5

    Cover with a secure lid and refrigerate overnight.

  • 6

    In the morning, remove the lid. Serve cold, or warm them up in the microwave.

  • 7

    Before serving, sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Tips:

  • Try substituting almond butter for peanut butter.
  • For serious chocoholics, add a tablespoon of mini chocolate chips on top.
  • Substitute almond milk in place of regular milk.