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Overnight Oats recipe

Creamy, make-ahead overnight oats made with just four simple ingredients an easy, customizable breakfast perfect for busy mornings and weekly meal prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 8 hours
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 226
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup milk dairy or non-dairy
  • ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional Toppings Add Before Serving
  • Fresh fruit berries, banana, apple, peach, cherries
  • Sliced or slivered almonds
  • Other nuts or nut butters
  • Dried fruit
  • Seeds chia, flax, hemp, pepitas, sunflower seeds
  • Toasted coconut
  • Chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mason jar or airtight container
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Add the oats, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a mason jar or small bowl.
  2. Seal with a lid and shake well to combine, or stir thoroughly if using a bowl.
  3. Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, until the oats are soft and creamy.
  4. Stir before serving and add your favorite toppings.
  5. Serve cold and enjoy.

Notes

This is the kind of breakfast that quietly makes life easier. It’s simple to prepare, easy to customize, and always ready when you need it.