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9 Overnight Oats Recipes

9 Overnight Oats Recipes

By Eat Well

I am sure you’ve seen a hundred recipes online for overnight oats. You may have even tried a few and thought that there must be a way to make them that doesn’t require a lot of prep work or tons of ingredients. You’re not alone. When I used to make recipes for overnight oats, I felt like what was billed as an easy breakfast was actually super involved and didn’t turn out quite the way I expected. Well, not anymore! Here is my simple overnight oats recipe plus some variations so that you can create your own tasty, simple, and quick version.

Base recipe

  • ½ cup oats (any kind – instant, steel cut)
  • ½ cup low-fat milk (any kind – regular, almond, soy)
  • 2 Tbsp. plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp. chia seeds

Directions

  1. Layer a jar or container as follows: Oatmeal, Greek yogurt, Chia seeds, Milk
  1. Let sit overnight or at least four hours before enjoying.

Add-ins

To top off your overnight oats, add in some flavor! This is my favorite part and it doesn’t require anything fancy. Sometimes I just add whatever fresh or frozen fruit I have. Be aware that adding in a lot of extras adds calories as well. I recommend avoiding sweets and syrups. Here are a few of my favorite add-ins:

Mixed Berry

  • ½ cup mixed berries
  • 1 drizzle of honey

Peanut Butter and Jelly

  • 1 Tbsp. peanut butter
  • 1 tsp. jelly or natural preserves

Coconut Mango

  • 2 Tbsp. shredded coconut
  • ½ cup fresh mango
  • 1 drizzle of honey

Cherry Delight

  • ½ cup cherries
  • Drizzle of honey

Chocolate Chip Banana

  • 1 banana, sliced
  • 3 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips

Strawberry Kiwi

  • 1 medium kiwi
  • ¼ cup strawberries
  • Drizzle of honey

Apple Cinnamon

  • A dash of cinnamon (to taste)
  • ½ cup chopped apples

Cranberry Pecan

  • ½ cup cranberries
  • 3-4 Tbsp. pecans

Pumpkin Pie

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • Cinnamon to taste
  • Drizzle of honey

 

Nutrition information for the base recipe only

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 233
  • Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrate: 32
  • Protein: 18
  • Remember that any of the add-ins increase the calorie amount so consider that when meal planning.

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