Overnight Oats
These overnight oats combine rolled oats, chia seeds, milk, and fresh fruit into a creamy, make-ahead breakfast that softens naturally in the refrigerator overnight. No cooking required.
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ⅛ tsp of salt
- ½ cup fresh fruit
- Optional: , 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Method:
Start Cooking- Add the oats, chia seeds, salt, and milk to a jar or container.
- Stir well and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Stir again to help prevent chia seed clumps.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
- Top with fresh fruit before serving. Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
- Jars or airtight containers
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Old-fashioned rolled oats work best for overnight oats because they soften while still keeping a creamy texture. Instant oats tend to become too soft, while steel-cut oats stay firmer and require a much longer soaking time.
- The short 10-minute rest before refrigerating helps the chia seeds hydrate evenly and creates a smoother texture by morning.
- Fresh fruit can be stirred into the oats or layered on top before refrigerating so breakfast is ready to grab straight from the fridge in the morning.
- For a smaller portion, use ⅓ cup rolled oats and ½ cup milk while keeping the remaining ingredients the same.
- Add mashed banana for natural sweetness.
- Stir in peanut butter or almond butter.
- Add cinnamon or vanilla extract.
- Use berries, peaches, apples, or mango.
- Add Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and protein.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 391 kcal | Carbohydrates: 59 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0.02 g | Cholesterol: 22 mg | Sodium: 371 mg | Potassium: 577 mg | Fiber: 10 g | Sugar: 23 g | Vitamin A: 661 IU | Vitamin C: 3 mg | Calcium: 328 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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Rolled oats
WHY WE LOVE IT
Rolled Oats create a creamy, satisfying breakfast with very little effort. Combined with chia seeds and milk, they soften overnight into a thick and spoonable texture without any cooking.
A LITTLE STORY
Overnight oats became popular as a modern make-ahead breakfast, but soaking grains in liquid dates back centuries across many cultures. The overnight method offers a simple way to prepare oats ahead of time while naturally softening them in the refrigerator.
DID YOU KNOW?
Chia seeds absorb several times their weight in liquid, helping overnight oats thicken naturally as they chill. Old-fashioned rolled oats work best because they soften overnight while still keeping some texture.
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