Description
Easy Overnight Oats power morning routine with quick prep fiberrich oats and protein flavors for sustained energy and convenience Simple grabandgo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup yogurt (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh fruit or berries for topping
- Nut butter or seeds for topping or swirl
Instructions
- In a clean jar or container, stir together the oats, milk, yogurt (if using), chia seeds, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until there are no dry pockets and the mixture looks creamy with tiny oat specks.
- Stir in the maple syrup or honey until the sweetness is evenly distributed and you can smell a soft, comforting aroma of vanilla and caramel.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours. The oats will plump, the chia will gel, and the mixture will look thick and spoonable.
- In the morning, give it a quick stir, taste, and adjust sweetness if needed. If it’s too thick, splash in a splash of milk until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Top with your chosen toppings: fruit, nut butter, seeds, or a splash of yogurt. Enjoy straight from the jar or transfer to a bowl for a cozy, sit-down breakfast.
- Want a warm version? Microwave the portion for 30–60 seconds, give it a stir, and top as desired for a comforting cold-winter flip-flop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (serving)
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 90 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 22 g
Keywords: overnight oats, make-ahead breakfast, breakfast in a jar, healthy breakfast, gluten-free oats, vanilla, maple syrup, chia seeds
