Creamy Overnight Oats Recipe with 5 Easy Flavor Variations for Breakfast
A simple, creamy overnight oats recipe that blends rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and warm spices for a comforting and nutritious breakfast. Includes five delicious flavor variations to keep mornings exciting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice (whole, almond, oat, soy; unsweetened almond preferred)
- ½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla; dairy-free coconut yogurt for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a jar or container, add rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to mix.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract.
- Mix well until oats are fully coated and mixture is creamy with no clumps.
- Seal the container tightly and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, stir the oats. Add a splash of milk if too thick.
- Add toppings or mix-ins as desired before serving.
Notes
Use rolled oats for best texture; avoid quick or steel-cut oats. Soak overnight or at least 6 hours for creaminess. Adjust sweetness after soaking. Stir wet ingredients before adding to oats for even distribution. Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days. Warm gently in microwave if preferred warm. Add toppings in the morning to keep them fresh and crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 300350
- Sugar: 812
- Sodium: 0.10015
- Fat: 58
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 4550
- Fiber: 68
- Protein: 1215
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