Old-Fashioned Overnight Oats

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Oats are a nutrient-dense food. Per the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a half cup of dry, quick-cooking oats, contains about 150 calories, 5 grams of plant protein, 27 grams of carbs, 4 grams of filling fiber, and a few grams of fat. Oats also contain vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamins, and smaller amounts of calcium and potassium. So, why not add them to your food choices? It’s not only a great option to start your day but an easy to have snack during the day. Avoid those sugar-loaded, ready-made Oatmeal packets and try one of these overnight oat recipes or even the warm oat recipes.

This Healthy Old-Fashioned Overnight Oats Recipe is a delicious breakfast that can be prepared easily and ready for a busy morning. Customize with toppings of your choice and you won’t have a reason to skip a healthy, delicious breakfast no matter how crazy your morning can get!

Overnight nights are an easy, no-cook breakfast that you can prep and keep ready for the entire week. Our favorite toppings are walnuts, almonds, banana, maple syrup, peanut butter and granola. You can also try dark chocolate chips, honey, fresh fruit.

Serving Size: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes plus 8 hours/overnight

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (or gluten-free oats)
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (for vegan – use a plant-based yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional – but super good for you!)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey or sweetener like agave/stevia)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

  1. Mix all the ingredients in a large glass container and stir until combined
  2. Cover the container and refrigerate overnight (or atleast 2 hours).
  3. Before serving, give it a stir and add a little more milk, if desired for a thinner consistency. Add toppings and serve!

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Apple-cinnamon overnight oats

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Overnight oats are delicious, easy to make and not just a perfect way to start the day but also very healthy! Mix, soak, enjoy!! And if you really don’t like them cold, just pop them into your microwave and heat in 30 second increments until the desired temperature is reached and enjoy!

Chopped apples, cinnamon, maple syrup! What’s not to enjoy!!

Prep time : 8 hours including overnight time

Serving size: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened milk, I prefer unsweetened almond but any milk will do
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based for a vegan recipe)
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (or gluten-free oats)
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey or sweetener like stevia
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract, optional
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Big pinch of cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 a small apple, diced
  • Toppings like nuts, granola, berries, diced apple and banana

Method

  1. Mix all the ingredients, except for the toppings in a large glass container and stir until combined
  2. Cover the container and refrigerate overnight (or atleast 2 hours).
  3. Before serving, give it a stir and add a little more milk, if desired for a thinner consistency. Add toppings and serve!

Enjoy! Make a bigger batch and it can stay in the fridge for up to 5 days

Try out some other overnight recipes here:

  1. Old Fashioned Overnight Oats
  2. Tropical Mango, Banana Overnight Oats
  3. Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats