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Healthy Overnight Oats with Flavor Variations Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A healthy and versatile overnight oats recipe that combines quick oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and almond milk for a creamy, nutritious breakfast. Customize it with eight delicious flavor variations like Snickers, Banana Cream Pie, Strawberry Banana, and more. Perfect for meal prep, this easy no-cook recipe can be enjoyed cold or warmed up for a wholesome start to your day.


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, cut into slices
  • 2-4 vanilla wafer cookies, crushed

Strawberry Banana Variation

  • 1 medium banana, cut into slices (or mashed)
  • 4 medium strawberries, cut into slices

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

Instructions

  1. Combine base ingredients: Place all the ingredients for the base recipe into a large container and mix until fully combined, ensuring the oats and chia seeds start absorbing the liquid.
  2. Add flavor variations: Mix in any of the desired flavor variation ingredients thoroughly into the base mixture, blending the flavors well.
  3. Refrigerate: Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the oats to soften and the flavors to meld together.
  4. Stir and adjust: When ready to eat, stir the overnight oats well. Add more milk as desired to achieve your preferred consistency, whether thick or slightly thinner.
  5. Add toppings and serve: Top your overnight oats with extra flavor toppings if you like and enjoy cold. Optionally, warm in the microwave for 30-60 seconds if preferred.

Notes

  • This recipe was updated on December 27, 2023, to include 8 different flavor variations while keeping the base recipe unchanged.
  • Batch cooking/meal-prep: Easily double or triple the recipe for convenient make-ahead breakfasts.
  • Protein powder can be added (¼ cup) to increase protein content, but you may need to add an extra ¼ to ⅓ cup of milk for desired consistency.
  • For a vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt and use non-dairy milk.
  • Nutrition info provided is for the base recipe only, excluding flavor variations.
  • Store overnight oats in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
  • Although best served cold, overnight oats can be microwaved for 30-60 seconds if you prefer them warm.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2 recipe)
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg