Easy Overnight Oats

Easy Overnight Oats

I love these no-cook overnight oats! It’s easy to make up a few of these at a time for a quick, on-the-go breakfast. You can use different spices or maple syrup and your favorite berry or fruit.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
1

Looking for a make-ahead breakfast that?ll keep you full until lunch? Try overnight oats with yogurt!??

How to Make Overnight Oats With Yogurt

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Easy Overnight Oats Ingredients

These are the ingredients you?ll need to make this homemade overnight oats with yogurt:?

  • Milk: Use cow?s milk, oat milk, almond milk, or whatever milk alternative you prefer.?
  • Yogurt: Greek yogurt lends richness, flavor, and lots of protein to help you take on the day.?
  • Oats: Make sure to use rolled oats.??
  • Honey: Honey lends subtle sweetness.?
  • Chia seeds: Fiber-rich chia seeds add flavor and nutrition.?
  • Cinnamon: Enhance the overall flavor with ground cinnamon.?
  • Berries: Though this recipe calls for blueberries, you can use almost any fruit. Bananas, peaches, or any variety of berries work best.

How to Make Overnight Oats With Greek Yogurt 

Here?s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make overnight oats with Greek yogurt:?

  1. Combine all the ingredients (besides the fruit) in a jar, seal, and shake.?
  2. Open the jar and fold in the fruit.?
  3. Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight.?

Can You Make Overnight Oats With Yogurt Ahead of Time? 

This overnight oat recipe is the perfect make-ahead breakfast recipe. You can prepare the oats in jars and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.?

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

?I absolutely love this recipe,? says Dawn Ella Gaede. ?I add a layer of peanut butter on the bottom of the jar or container. Yum!!?

?Excellent,? raves Cookdap Allstar France C. ?Loved this tasty breakfast! I’m making it again tonight. This is so versatile, you can easily use different fruits or milks. I made it with nonfat milk last night, but tonight I will use almond milk. The consistency is perfect.?

?Outstanding,? according to Rae. ?Great portable breakfast. I added baked apples spiced with cinnamon and a tablespoon of mixed nut butter. Heated briefly in the microwave at work — delicious and filling!?

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup milk
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or more to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh blueberries

Directions

Step 1
Combine milk, yogurt, oats, honey, chia seeds, and cinnamon in a 1/2-pint jar with a lid; cover and shake until combined. Fold in blueberries.

Step 2
Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

Editor’s Note:

The cinnamon amount has been reduced based on review feedback. The original recipe called for 1 teaspoon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

279
Calories
10g
Fat
41g
Carbs
10g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 279
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 12%
Saturated Fat4g 20%
Cholesterol18mg 6%
Sodium69mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate41g 15%
Dietary Fiber6g 22%
Total Sugars22g
Protein10g
Vitamin C5mg 23%
Calcium163mg 13%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium249mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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