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Overnight oats are a delicious and healthy breakfast trend that takes little to no time to make. These oat recipes will quickly become a staple in your home. You can make so many different flavors there is sure to be one you will enjoy.
Here are four overnight oats recipe ideas.
Using a combination of whole rolled oats, milk and yogurt overnight will give you a soft, chewy and creamy texture to enjoy when you wake up. The oat absorbs the liquid when you combine all these ingredients and leave it chilling in the fridge overnight—leaving you with a yummy and filling breakfast.
This breakfast option is perfect since it can be meal prepped in advance and only cost you one to two dollars per jar.
Whole rolled oats contain fiber, protein, magnesium, potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. These are all essential nutrients for the body to work in its best condition. When they soak overnight, it makes them easier to digest while reaping the nutritional benefits of protein from greek yogurt and more from fruits, nuts and seeds.
Overnight oats are a sweet and nutritious start to your morning. People often start their day with sweets like pancakes, donuts or muffins, which can be packed with sugars and make you hungry in an hour. When you have your oats prepped, you won’t be tempted by high-calorie and sugar options since you are satisfied with being satiated and enjoying sweets all in one.
Overnight oats can be made in four simple steps:
1. Mix ingredients. Combine rolled oats, milk, yogurt, sweetener and a pinch of salt with any additional flavors
2. Pour into the container. Pour your mixed base into an airtight container.
3. Chill Overnight. Let the liquid absorb into the oats overnight.
4. Serve with Toppings. Choose toppings like berries, raisins, nut butter, fruits or anything else you would like to make it how you want.
Whisk together the main ingredients of oats, milk and yogurt. Add lemon juice, blueberries, chia seeds, vanilla extract and honey or maple syrup. Once it is all mixed, place it in your container and you are done.
Pumpkin is a nutrient-dense, low-calorie food that is good for your heart, eyes and immune system. Adding it to your overnight oats will give you even more nutritional benefits. After completing the staple sets, add pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Place your jar in the fridge and wait till morning to enjoy.
Chocolate and peanut butter is a classic and loved combination. Add natural peanut butter and unsweetened cocoa powder to make oats in this flavor. Refrigerate and enjoy.
There’s nothing like dessert for breakfast. With this recipe, you’ll feel like you’re waking up to eating a delicious strawberry cheesecake. After mixing the usual base of the oats, add fresh-cut strawberries, softened cream cheese and lemon juice. You’ll jump out of bed to start your day with this recipe.
Oats are a delicious and healthy breakfast option you can look forward to every morning. Try out one of these recipes to find your go-to overnight oats.
