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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

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 with lid or small airtight container
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon (if mixing in a bowl)
  • 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.