Description
A simple and nutritious overnight oats recipe that can be prepared in minutes and stored in the refrigerator for a convenient, healthy breakfast. Made with oats or muesli, chia seeds, nut butter, milk, and fresh or frozen fruit, this recipe is customizable to your taste and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Base
- 1/3 cup homemade muesli, or 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats plus 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/2 cup milk of choice for a very thick consistency, or up to 2/3 cup milk for a lighter consistency
Toppings
- 1/2 cup fruit (fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, or sliced fresh strawberries)
- Drizzle of maple syrup or honey, if desired
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a jar or bowl (a 1-pint mason jar works well), mix the muesli (or oats and cinnamon), chia seeds, and nut butter. Add a splash of the milk to help blend the nut butter into the oats.
- Add Milk and Stir: Pour in the rest of the milk and stir everything together until evenly combined.
- Add Fruit: Top the mixture with your choice of fruit. If you used more than ½ cup milk or delicate fruit like sliced apples or bananas, wait to add the fruit just before serving to keep it fresh on top.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate the oats overnight or for up to 5 days to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquids and soften.
- Serve and Sweeten: When ready to eat, optionally drizzle maple syrup or honey over the oats. Enjoy them chilled, or warm gently if preferred.
Notes
- Make it gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats.
- Make it vegan by choosing a dairy-free milk and using maple syrup instead of honey if adding sweetener.
- For a nut-free option, omit nut butter or substitute with sunbutter, and use nut-free muesli if applicable.
- To warm overnight oats, heat in a microwave-safe jar in short intervals, stirring frequently to avoid uneven heating.
- If using fruit that does not store well, add it fresh at serving time to maintain texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
