Overnight Oats Variations
Convenient and nutritious overnight oats with multiple flavor variations. Prepare them the night before for a quick, healthy breakfast that's ready to eat in the morning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, old-fashioned, not quick oats
- 2/3 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp honey, or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt, pinch
- 1/2 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 apple, diced
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp peanut butter, natural, creamy
Instructions
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In a jar or container with a lid, combine 1/2 cup old-fashioned, not quick oats rolled oats, 2/3 cup dairy or plant-based milk, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp or maple syrup honey, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
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Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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For Berry Variation: Add 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries and stir gently.
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For Apple Cinnamon Variation: Add 1/2 diced apple, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 2 tbsp chopped walnuts. Stir to combine.
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For Chocolate Banana Variation: Add 1 sliced banana, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips. Stir to combine.
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For Peanut Butter Variation: Add 1 tbsp natural, creamy peanut butter and stir well to incorporate.
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Cover the container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
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In the morning, stir the oats and add additional milk if desired for a thinner consistency.
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Top with additional fresh fruit, nuts, or other toppings as desired before serving.
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Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.